Senior Producer

Warner Bros. Discovery

Tokyo, Japan
Not specified; not specified; not specified
Hybrid (working at multiple locations including tv asahi/jctv and cnn tokyo bureau)
Fluent written and spoken english
Fluent written and spoken japanese
3 years newsroom management experience
Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Senior Producer in Tokyo, Japan, to serve as an editorial liaison for CNN's relationships with Japanese clients. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in Japanese and English, possess strong newsroom management experience, and be adept at fostering collaboration and improving workflow between CNN and its partners

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the editorial Global Newssource lead on-the-ground for all interactions between CNN and Japanese clients.
  • The position requires working closely with TV Asahi and JCTV facilities to prioritize CNN content and ensure editorial quality standards are met.
  • Candidates must possess superior news judgement to deliver effectively in a fast-paced breaking news environment while building trust with senior management.

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Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Senior Producer in Tokyo, Japan, to serve as an editorial liaison for CNN's relationships with Japanese clients. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in Japanese and English, possess strong newsroom management experience, and be adept at fostering collaboration and improving workflow between CNN and its partners.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Fluent written and spoken English
  • Fluent written and spoken Japanese
  • 3 years newsroom management experience
  • Field producing experience
  • Superior news judgement

Nice-to-have

  • Video editing skills
  • Korean or Mandarin Chinese fluency
  • Solution-oriented mindset
  • Experience in digital production
  • Ability to work independently

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years in news and newsroom management
  • Fluent bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English
  • Experience in field producing and newsgathering
  • Solid knowledge of international affairs

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