Associate Archival Producer (Temporary)

The Associate Archival Producer joins the CNN FlashDocs team, which creates premium longform content for CNN's linear and digital platforms. The role centres on researching, sourcing and obtaining well-curated and compelling archive material, with an eye for both narrative and aesthetic. The postholder also ensures that archival footage is properly catalogued and ingested for edit, working within CNN's existing archive and legal structures.

• Research, source and obtain well-curated and compelling archive material with an eye for both the narrative and the aesthetic.
• Ensure archival footage is properly catalogued and ingested for edit.
• Work within CNN's existing archive and legal structure on clearances and licensing of all third-party material.
• Document the costs of all third-party material.
• Work closely with all members of the editorial unit as a team player.
• Ensure that the content produced meets the quality, journalistic and legal standards of CNN.
• Deliver on-budget work while meeting aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced, creative environment.

• 1-3 years of experience producing longform and feature storytelling.
• Experience with a MAM in a post-production environment.
• Understanding of media files, including industry standard formats, codecs and wrappers.
• Experience with metadata input and management.
• Strong editorial judgment and knowledge of the digital landscape.
• Ability to work enthusiastically in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Innovative, curious, creative, tenacious and organised approach to work.
• A wealth of archival knowledge and extensive archival contacts, both domestic and international.
• Deep knowledge of news, history and pop culture.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment while meeting aggressive deadlines for on-budget work.

• Knowledge of Airtable, Iconik and Adobe Premiere.

• Health insurance coverage.
• Employee wellness programme.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation.
• Additional rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives and programme-specific awards.