Friday, April 30, 2010

CNN now hiring at its Atlanta headquarters

CNN Networks- now hiring for Atlanta HQ! www.turnerjobs.com

News Writer- CNN International, (Atlanta) req # 117740
2-3 yrs experience in newsroom environment, at least one year full-time writer for broadcast (large market or network news experience a plus)
Thorough understanding of international news is important, and proven experience in handling international stories is a plus.

Producer, CNN International (Atlanta) req # 117557

Minimum of 5yrs production experience in the news television industry, including 3-5yrs control room experience on a live news broadcast (large market or network news preferred)
Must be editorially mature with solid knowledge of international news.
Must be a strong leader in the control room and be able to calmly handle breaking news situations.

Writer/Producer- CNN Newsroom weekend Prime (Atlanta) req # 117195

Degree in Journalism or Communications, minimum 4-5 yrs producing/writing in a large market or network news operation
Self-starter- ability to enterprise ideas and work well independently, with little supervision.
Proven ability to flex and adapt to ever changing breaking news environment.
Sr. Producer- CNN Medical Unit- Sanjay Gupta, MD (Atlanta) req # 117609

Extensive line producing experience (5 to 7 years) and a successful track record in show production.
Strong writer and editor, an excellent line/control room producer with a thorough knowledge of the technical requirements of show production (from live broadcasts, to taped production to post production).
Seasoned medical journalist

Sr. Guest Booker, CNN Newsroom- Ali Velshi (Atlanta) req # 116920

Bachelors degree in journalism or related is preferred, 5+ years in broadcast news environment
Must have four to six years network booking experience.
Strong knowledge of current events and the ability to work on both domestic and international news stories.

Advanced Writer/Copy Editor- CNN Newsource Operations (Atlanta) req 115455

5 yrs min of news writing and/or producing experience. Copy editing for broadcast is preferred.
Strong leadership and mentorship capability- this position oversees a staff of writers
Ability to handle heavy script load while assigning scripts to writers is mandatory.


Please apply online via www.turnerjobs.com, you can also send inquiries to cnn.jobs@cnn.com.

Monday, April 19, 2010

TBABJ meeting-June 5

The organization's next meeting will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 5 at Estela's restaurant on Davis Island in Tampa.

We plan to discuss upcoming events that include a career workshop, poetry slam and media awards ceremony. For more information, email membership chair Nicole Hutcheson at njhutcheson@gmail.com.

Hope to see you there.