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Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s 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 what’s next…
From 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.
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Your New Role…
As a part of CNN’s flagship Amanpour Video Edit team this position is required to edit to a very high standard on all content and elements for and around CNN’s flagship Amanpour shows. In this role you will understand the different demands required to edit both effectively and creatively using Adobe Premiere Pro and in delivering the Amanpour show edits to CNN, CNNI, to PBS and all other platforms.
You’ll build a strong collaborative partnership with the Post-Production Manager in London, and will use your keen interest in, and knowledge of, production workflows to communicate and champion new workflow implementations including Multiplatform changes to the wider Amanpour Video Editor team. You will champion strong collaboration between Producers, Photojournalists and Amanpour Editors when creating stories and shows, advising on aspects of shooting and post-production techniques that will enhance the final product.
Your Role Accountabilities…
Video Editing: edited content will include interview blocks, VOs, packages through to complete shows construction, and post-production for both live and taped programs as well as evergreen shows, using software such as Adobe Premier Pro and Adobe After Effects. High quality and time-efficient video editing to create quality stories that meets the high standards for delivery of Amanpour content on CNN and PBS
Video Edit Production: Collaborate with producers, Control room, MCR and Graphics personnel on a creative and editorial ‘vision’ at the pre-production stage to streamline and enhance the Amanpour show. Working with the video team to determine a specific look and feel required to ensure high quality.
Technology and Workflows: Work on a variety of projects - from multiple edits, testing and troubleshooting of workflows, software, and equipment, to pro-actively building collaborative working practices with the Amanpour editorial, engineering, and newsgathering partners.
Media Management: Take responsibility for the housekeeping of the Amanpour show. Making sure project media and graphics kits are easily accessible to team members. Enable media to be efficiently shared across multiple locations.
Qualifications & Experience…
Demonstrable experience editing long-form programming
Expertise in the use of Premiere Pro edit software, Apple Mac operating system, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop software
A broad understanding of technology including servers and media asset managers
A self-starter with a history of delivering exceptional results
A desire to help people and work with the team thinking through and resolving difficult situations for the best of the business and the employees
Excellent written and verbal English and experience working to a style guide is required
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 Done…
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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 you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.