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Production Assistant
Warner Bros. Discovery. Work closely with show and unit producers to execute documentary projects and long-form stories from inception to completion .
Posted 9/21/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $43,112 - $80,065 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in documentary production, including strong research skills, logistical coordination, and asset management. Proficient in collaborating with producers and editors to deliver high-quality content under tight deadlines.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Documentary Production ExperienceStrong Research SkillsLogistical CoordinationAsset ManagementTeam Collaboration
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Hard Skills
Television ProductionLong Form StorytellingField Production CoordinationShow TranscriptionScript PopulationBreaking News ProductionPre-Interview ConductingTelephone ReportingVideo Rights ManagementContent Delivery
Soft Skills
Strong InitiativeInterpersonal SkillsTeam-OrientedAbility to Work Under PressureFlexibility
Tools & Technologies
CNN SystemsGridSharePointMediaSourceMIRACNN LibraryGetty ImagesAssociated Press
Industry Keywords
TV ProductionNews ProductionDigital ProductionDocumentaryResearchLogisticsAsset ManagementBreaking News Specials
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work closely with show and unit producers to execute documentary projects and long-form stories from inception to completion
- Conduct heavy research and telephone reporting
- Conduct pre-interviews
- Coordinate logistics for field production
- Find the best video and elements within CNN systems and third-party sources
- Complete all show transcriptions
- Organize and maintain assets via the Grid, SharePoint, and related systems
- Populate scripts with appropriate asset suggestions
- Assist editors throughout projects
- Work with rights and clearances, affiliate desk, and assignment desks to acquire, use, and properly credit video
- Pitch ideas and stories
- Help with weekly production of the taped show, including control room duties and post-production
- Deliver the show
- Assist with production of breaking news specials
Requirements
What you’ll need- One or more years of experience in TV/news/digital production
- Long form documentary experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
- Familiarity with databases such as MediaSource, MIRA, and the CNN Library is very helpful
- Proficiency with archive sources, such as Getty Images and Associated Press is very helpful
- Must demonstrate strong research skills
- Must demonstrate strong initiative, commitment, and interpersonal skills
- Must be team-oriented, able to take direction from producers and editors, capable of meeting deadlines and functioning calmly in high-pressure situations, including breaking news
- Must be flexible and able to work an extended schedule as the news cycle and deadlines require
- Ability to work long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to assist in production of breaking news specials
Benefits
Comp & perks- Career defining opportunities
- Thoughtfully curated benefits
- Tools to explore and grow into your best selves
- Health insurance coverage
- Employee wellness program
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid holidays and sick time
- Vacation
- Annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards may be included