Job openings at CNN

Former BJ staffer Jim Kavanagh relays these CNN job openings. With all the layoffs, maybe someone reading this might be interested. The openings, one in San Francisco:

Writer, CNN.com Site Production

Qualifications: Four-year college degree required, along with three years writing or producing experience in a breaking news environment in a medium or large market. Experience covering the tech industry preferred. Knowledge of Photoshop, HTML, video editing and other Web technologies, plus writing or producing experience with an online news organization, also desired. Strong news judgment, good writing skills under deadline pressure, ability to multitask and work well independently -- and with speed -- in breaking-news situations required. Also valued: Good communication skills, organizational skills, enthusiasm and the ability to develop sources within Silicon Valley.

Duties: The technology writer responsibilities include writing and updating (with new information) stories that are part of CNN.com's coverage of tech news, including breaking news and enterprise features. The Bay Area-based reporter/writer will be expected to produce daily stories and/or blog posts on breaking tech news while updating content as necessary throughout the day. The writer will also cover Bay Area-based tech events, such as conferences and Apple product announcements, and be expected to generate original stories on tech trends, tech thought leaders and other enterprise topics. Ideal candidates also may be asked to build mosaics that include text, photo galleries, video and other interactive elements. In non-breaking news situations, a writer may be asked to handle all aspects of a mosaic, as assigned by an assignment or coordinating producer or other supervisor, including writing text, selecting and cropping photos, and adding video.

Please note: This position is in San Francisco, California*************

This position reports to Cybil Wallace. If interested, please apply online via snap (quick link: my career) or www.turnerjobs.com and let Cybil and Kim Gross know






Writer, CNN.com Site Production

Qualifications: Four year college degree required along with three years writing or producing experience in a breaking news environment in a medium or large market. Knowledge of Photoshop, HTML, video editing and other Web technologies, understanding of CNN news systems, and writing or producing experience working for an online news organization desired. In addition, strong news judgment, good writing skills under deadline pressure, Ability to multitask and work well, with speed, in breaking news situations, good visual sense and understanding of multimedia and web technologies, good communication skills,
enthusiasm, ability to work well in a team environment, good organizational skills, ability to collaborate on assignments across departments.

Duties: The Entertainment Writer responsibilities include writing and updating (with new information) stories that are part of CNN.com's daily report, including breaking news and developing stories. The writer is expected to follow the assigned story's development throughout the day and amend the story as necessary. Writers are also required to build mosaics that optimize multimedia and interactivity. Mosaics include text, galleries, video and other elements. In non-breaking news situations, a writer may be asked to handle all aspects of a mosaic, as assigned by an assignment or coordinating producer or other supervisor, including writing text, selecting and cropping photos, adding video and other elements. The writer will also be encouraged to research, pitch and develop original stories for CNN.com.

This position reports to Katie Caperton. If interested, please apply online via snap (quick link: my career) or www.turnerjobs.com and let Katie and Kim Gross know