Job Description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discoveryxe2x80xa6 the stuff dreams are made of.Who We Arexe2x80xa6When we say, the stuff dreams are made of, were not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating whats nextxe2x80xa6From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.To see what its like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on and !Your New Rolexe2x80xa6Based full-time in Jerusalem and working closely with the Jerusalem correspondent and bureau team, the Field Producer is responsible for initiating, organizing and producing multiplatform coverage of the biggest stories in the region.You will be responsible for editorial, logistical, legal, and technical elements of CNNs newsgathering requirements, working primarily with the local correspondent and at times other anchors assigned to Israel and the Palestinian territories.You will handle stories from development through execution; respond to breaking news in the region; and ensure all content is relevant, accurate, timely, of high quality and of interest to audiences on all platforms.Youll also act as the primary interface between the Jerusalem correspondent and network hubs, teams in the field and the bureau. Youll provide editorial and production support and guidance, under direction from video directors on the newsdesk and the Jerusalem bureau chief.Your Role Accountabilitiesxe2x80xa6

• Pitch, develop and produce news packages, enterprise features and live shots for digital and linear platforms.
• Handle the output of the Jerusalem correspondent and any other correspondents or anchors assigned to Israel and the Palestinian Territories.
• Be the logistical lead on stories responsible for setting up field shoots, interviews, securing permissions and building relationships with sources.
• Deal with unexpected breaking news, responding swiftly to get verified information and video to air or online in a competitive news environment.
• Handle multiple tasks in a breaking news environment, including sending editorial information, securing live interviews, live video transmissions and/or taped coverage of news events for any platform.
• Work with the Senior News Reporter, Jerusalem and other correspondents to write digital and off-platform copy.
• Help oversee field safety for teams on assignment, ensuring that risk assessment procedures are followed.
• Provide guidance and feedback to field correspondents, field producers and technical crews.
• Be aware of company policies and practices, and ensure they are applied on all assignments and adhere to CNNs editorial, legal and standards guidance in all output.
• Provide editorial guidance to the network in collaboration with the news directors and bureau chief.
• Ensure coverage operates within budget.
• Be prepared to be deployed internationally in the region. Travel is required often at short notice and for varying amounts of time.
• Manage communication between field teams, hubs and platforms in a timely and clear fashion.
• Handle administrative tasks in the bureau, official correspondence, accounting and the securing of visas.

Qualifications & Experiencexe2x80xa6

• Experience in newsgathering and TV and Digital production
• Field producing or reporting experience for TV and/or Digital
• Knowledge of video news logistics, technical requirements, and security requirements
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise between tasks under difficult conditions
• Prior field experience in hostile environments
• Organized, exceptional interest in world news including business news.
• Proven writing skills
• Fluent in a second language (desirable)

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.How We Get Things Donexe2x80xa6This 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 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.Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.If youre a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our for instructions to submit your request.

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