Line Producer – CNN Headlines – CNN’s FAST channel

Line Producer – CNN Headlines – CNN’s FAST channel

Requirements

• Must have at least 5 years of experience producing live news shows.
• Four-year college degree or equivalent in proven industry experience.
• Applicant must be editorially mature with solid knowledge of national and international news and be able to create an in-depth, visually exciting newscast.
• Must be a strong leader in the control room and be able to calmly handle breaking news situations.
• Must be an effective team leader with strong people management skills.
• Excellent writing skills—style, language, accuracy, organization, balance.
• Ability to produce quality work quickly.
• Knowledge of iNews and Mediasource is helpful.
• This position will likely fill a variety of schedules, including overnight hours, and the individual chosen is required to be extremely flexible.
• Flexibility—ability to adapt during breaking news, ability to adapt to program or anchor style.
• Attitude—must be eager, cooperative, energetic, and team-oriented.
• Self-starter—ability to enterprise ideas and work well independently, with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage the rundown of news stories, ensuring the smooth execution of key video, graphic, and editorial elements.
• Lead the coordination between talent, writers, video producers, and the technical team in the control room, ensuring seamless production and quick adaptability during live broadcasts.
• Demonstrate excellent skills in copy editing, writing, and editing news content.
• Help build and refine segments, ensuring that every element aligns with the overall editorial vision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of iNews and Mediasource is helpful.