Associate Producer, CNN Sports

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Your New Role... The Associate Producer, CNN Sports supports the day-to-day editorial and production needs of the CNN Sports desk. This role edits sports highlights, supports Bleacher Report cut-ins on CNN-US, and contributes to sports newsgathering across domestic and international coverage. The Associate Producer may also produce sports cut-ins, including writing scripts, creating production elements and supporting show execution.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Edit sports highlights and prepare video for air, including content subject to rights and usage restrictions.
• Support sports newsgathering efforts by researching stories, identifying credible sources and gathering relevant editorial information and materials.
• Create graphics and other visual elements to support sports coverage across CNN platforms and programming.
• Collaborate closely with CNN Sports, news producers, production teams and other partners across domestic and international programming.
• Manage assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced news environment while maintaining editorial accuracy and production standards.

Qualifications & Experience...

• BS/BA degree in related field preferred
• Knowledge of Domestic & International Sports
• Non-linear editing experience
• Must be familiar with INEWS, Outlook
• All applicants must have a good understanding of sports in a news environment, basic news writing skills and the ability to work well under deadline pressure.
• Must have knowledge of how to research a story and understanding of what is a credible source.
• A working knowledge of CNN's proxy edit, media source, and archive library is expected.

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