Duties:
The Vice President of Current Series works on all aspects of Current Programming for CNN Original Series. The VP is an influential decision maker on all aspects of key elements of Current Programming on a daily basis; is the primary liaison with producers, and others, who may have involvement with the production of Current Programming for CNN Original Series; is responsible for evolving series season by season, and to ensure creative decisions of production are reached; oversees production schedules and delivery, and has a leadership role in decision making on episode content, logistics, etc. The VP will serve as a key contact and liaison with Sales, Publicity, and Marketing for all Current Series. The VP will partner with EVP to set department strategy, goals, team development initiatives; provide guidance and leadership to team on current/development projects. This person will be an expert on the news/information, lifestyle, history, and pop culture entertainment space.
Qualifications:
• College degree
• 8-10 years of work experience in premium non-scripted programming
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and be successful in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong leadership, influencing skills and ability to set/plan/execute strategic vision
