Broadcast A1, CNN

CNN team

Description

Your New Role…
CNN is the world's most essential and engaging source of video and digital news, and we're embarking on a crucial mission to invent the next generation of news and information experiences to inform, engage, and empower the world. We have a unique ability to marry content, design, product, and technology to spark connection, fulfill utility, and build community. With our consumer and facts-first strategy, we’re developing new platforms and formats that put CNN’s talent, expertise, and content programming directly in the hands of consumers.
Your Role Accountabilities…
A CNN Broadcast A1 is an essential member of the production team. You are well versed in the art of audio mixing and enhancing various audio elements for live and pre-produced events. The primary production is within a studio environment but remote production is possible.
  • The set-up, operation and skillful mixing for a variety of live and pre-produced productions
  • Quality assurance for all audio sources and related components
  • Creative influence to enhance the production value with selection of music and/or other effects
  • Consulting and collaborating with the Show Director and other key stakeholders
  • Advanced preparation including reviewing rundowns, equipment selection, mics and overall audio plan
  • Documentation and overall management of audio board show files and related elements

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience…
You are a strong multitasker and have the skills to handle prioritizing and executing multiple requests at the same time. Knowledge of digital audio consoles, playback devices and intercom systems is needed. Must work well under pressure and be able to show strong teamwork capabilities as part of a studio team. Willingness to learn and embrace new technologies. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills a must.
Minimum Experience Requirements Include
  • 1 to 3 years Industry experience mixing in a live news environment, operational knowledge of all control room positions and familiar with all aspects of live television and pre/post production
  • Candidate should have awareness of a variety of audio boards with control room or field production/event experience
  • Proficient with audio related components including intercom and ancillary equipment. (e.g. Enco, AZ Edit, Evertz routers)
  • An ability to work in a high pressure, 24/7 news environment
  • Four-year degree from accredited university or demonstrated experience in the audio field
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

How to apply

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**Overview** CNN Worldwide is a portfolio of more than two dozen news and information services across cable, satellite, radio, wireless devices and the Internet in more than 200 countries worldwide. Domestically, CNN reaches more individuals on television, the web and mobile devices than any other TV news organization in the United States. Internationally, CNN is the most widely distributed news channel reaching more than 260 million households abroad; and, the CNN Digital Network is consistently the No.1 current events and news destination on the web. CNN International is the most watched global 24-hour news network. CNN International can be seen in more than 260 million television households in more than 200 countries and territories through a network of 38 satellites. Since September 1997, CNN International has been regionalized into five separate regions: CNN International Europe / Middle East / Africa, CNN International Asia Pacific, CNN International South Asia, CNN International Latin America and CNN International North America. Additionally, CNN Newsource is the world's most extensively utilized news service partnering with hundreds of local and international news organizations around the world. CNN is division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner Company.

Job Details

Posted on Apr 28

Atlanta, GA, USA

Full time

Junior