Production Assistant (Temporary)

The Production Assistant joins the CNN FlashDocs team, which creates premium longform content for CNN's linear and digital platforms. The role supports the lead producers, associate producers and senior leadership team across all aspects of development, production and post-production. The position involves light to moderate travel.

• Support and produce multiple segments
• Transcribe drafts of compelling interview descriptions, guest bios and headlines
• Support research packets assigned by producers and the senior leadership team
• Develop, produce and edit content to be posted on social media

• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Passion for topical news and key issues of the moment, especially as related to popular culture
• Understanding of diverse video formats, from live programming to storytelling
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Experience researching and developing stories through development
• Experience in shooting and producing in the field
• Effective communicator, capable of working closely with senior producers and producers on their scripts and pitches
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

• Knowledge of Iconik, Airtable and Adobe Premiere
• Second language is a plus
• Active driver's licence
• Creative with a deep curiosity about news and popular culture

• Actual salaries vary based on job-related factors including geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education and/or performance.

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation
• Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives and programme-specific awards