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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.
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Your New Role…
CNN is seeking a Producer for its new streaming service. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional editorial judgment, creative storytelling instincts and advanced video editing abilities to help create compelling content for a new direct-to-consumer platform. The Producer will be part of a fast-growing team of video professionals responsible for delivering high quality content to our new streaming platform. You will pitch, write, and edit short or long form content while adhering to editorial and journalistic standards.
Your Role Accountabilities…
- Pitch and execute ideas with an eye for visual storytelling, composition, and pacing
- Must be skilled in Premiere and After Effects
- Exhibit creative vision and a strong understanding of digital platforms
- Skilled video editor who can manage projects end-to-end and juggle multiple projects at a time
- Familiarity with video performance metrics and audience insights
- Ensure content complies with legal, rights, and editorial standards
- Collaborate with other producers, talent, external contributors, and production partners across the news division
- Own pre-production coordination (logistics, bookings, clearances)
- Assists in pre-production, production, and post-production tasks as needed
- Contribute to culture of innovation, creativity, and editorial excellence
Qualifications & Experience…
- At least 4 to 6 years of experience of progressively complex related experience in new or sports environment
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, technical production, or relevant professional work experience.
- Strong editorial judgment with sharp story instincts
- Strong proficiency in shaping and revising narrative structure, tone, and pacing
- Strong collaborator who mentors junior team members
- Proactive ideator who aligns storytelling with platform trends and goals
- Strong understanding of news
- Sound editorial judgment, with emerging sense of what makes a story distinct, engaging
- Strong research skills
- Strong writing skills for visual storytelling
- Ability to manage timelines and stay detail-oriented across concurrent assignments
- Clear communicator and proactive team contributor
- Ability to work under deadlines and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluent end-to-end editing, field shoot direction, motion graphics, platform packaging, asset management, independent publishing.
- Expert in Adobe Premiere
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $77,000.00 - $143,000.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
