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
We are CNN, the world’s most essential and engaging source of digital news. We are in the midst of rapid transformation and need our next generation of innovators, makers, and dreamers who will lead and drive our growth. We aim to make the world a better, more connected place.
CNN Digital Products & Services’ Editor/Producer, Programming, will report to the Senior Editor/Producer, Programming, curating CNN's core surfaces, sending alerts to our app audience and using creativity in content packaging, with editorial judgment being first and foremost. This role requires exceptional news judgment, urgency and creativity in content presentation. You'll drive audience engagement, making decisions that affect how millions experience news.
Your Role Accountabilities
Master CNN's core platforms, demonstrating stellar news judgment
Initiate creative feed organization, using CNN's content library
Deploy top-notch editorial and news judgement to support clear, engaging curation and framing of CNN journalism
Recognize programming and audience needs proactively and collaborate with senior team members
Guide associate editors and occasionally serve as a shift lead
Interact with stakeholders to share and receive feedback on initiatives and day-to-day programming
Participate in post-mortems and strategic conversations to enhance programming
Execute distribution strategies while monitoring audience data and optimizing content
Apply deep knowledge of digital content forms (video, articles, photo galleries, etc.)
Program for user needs, identify trends, and communicate insights to senior leadership
Contribute to content strategies based on audience behavior and platform performance
Edit breaking news and collaborate with writers in shaping alerts and articles
Enhance CNN’s journalism in collaboration with reporters
Qualifications & Experience
4+ years of experience in digital news
Excellent writing and editing skills
Ability to work quickly under pressure while maintaining high standards
Strong collaborative mindset and communication skills
Experience with analytics and content optimization
Strategic thinking and creative problem-solving abilities
Willingness to work nights and/or weekends
Understanding of digital content across multiple formats
Ability to make fast-paced editorial decisions
Experience with content management and digital publishing tools
Must be able to adapt to a 24h/7 days a week news environment
Must be able to work shifts at all times of day and night
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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability 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.