Editorial Producer Guests, CNN en Espanol

Your New Role

The Editorial Producer-Guests for CNN en Español is a highly organized, editorially driven newsroom professional responsible for researching, securing, and preparing guests for Shows. This role plays a critical part in shaping daily coverage, breaking news & VIP guests by identifying influential experts, newsmakers, and diverse voices, with a strong focus on Spanish-speaking guests relevant to U.S. Hispanic audiences and audiences across Latin America.

Role Accountabilities

• Research, identify, pitch, and secure Spanish-speaking experts, analysts, policymakers, and cultural figures relevant to U.S. Hispanic audiences and audiences across Latin America.
• Confidently book guests for both planned segments and same-day or breaking news coverage.
• Track guest outreach, confirmations, availability, and long-term booking pipelines.
• Identify and pitch high-profile and exclusive multi-platform interview opportunities that reflect the interests and perspectives of the U.S. Hispanic community, Latin American & international markets.
• Act as the primary point of contact for guests before, during, and after their appearances.
• Prepare comprehensive pre-interview briefing notes, including background research and editorial context.
• Manage all guest logistics, including travel coordination, studio bookings, and remote participation setups.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of broadcast technical requirements, including:
• Coordinating studio bookings
• Organizing and overseeing Skype, Zoom, or equivalent technical tests
• Working with internal teams, freelance crews, and satellite providers
• Participate actively in daily editorial meetings, contributing coverage ideas, pitching segments, and recommending new and diverse voices that reflect the breadth of the Spanish-speaking world.
• Represent CNN en Español professionally in all interactions with guests, agents, and external partners.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of cumulative experience booking guests for news and current affairs television programming, preferably at a network level.
• Full bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) is required.
• Demonstrated ability to book and manage Spanish-language guests with relevance to U.S. Hispanic, Latin American & international audiences.
• Full understanding of guest booking logistics and broadcast technical workflows.
• Strong editorial judgment with the ability to respond quickly and effectively in breaking news situations.
• Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple bookings simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively within fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom environments.