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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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.
Your New Role…
CNN is seeking a Specialist, AI Innovation to support and drive the day-to-day execution of AI work across the newsroom. This position plays a key role in operationalizing projects and turning ideas into real tools, workflows and editorial use cases that improve how journalists work. You will help initiate, manage and move forward a growing portfolio of AI projects, while also working closely with reporters, producers and editors to understand how AI can support their day-to-day work. The role requires strong organizational skills, editorial judgment and a practical understanding of how AI tools can be applied in a newsroom setting while maintaining the highest editorial standards.
The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative and ambitious—someone who can keep complex projects and workstreams on track while contributing their own ideas and identifying opportunities for AI to make a meaningful impact.
Your Role Accountabilities…
Manage timelines, priorities and deliverables across a portfolio of AI Innovation projects, ensuring consistent progress across broad, cross-functional teams
Support intake and prioritization of new ideas and requests from across the newsroom, helping focus efforts on the highest-impact opportunities
Work closely with reporters, producers and editors to understand workflows and identify practical opportunities for AI to improve day-to-day work
Uphold CNN’s standards of accuracy, fairness and transparency across AI-powered tools and AI-generated output
Partner with teams across editorial, product, engineering, legal, and business to keep projects aligned and moving forward
Champion adoption of AI tools and workflows, including trainings, onboarding and ongoing journalist support
Qualifications & Experience…
4+ years of experience in a newsroom, digital media organization, or cross-functional role supporting editorial teams
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workflows, prioritize effectively, and deliver against deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment
Strong understanding of newsroom workflows, including reporting, editing, and video production
Hands-on experience applying AI tools to editorial or product workflows, including prompt development, testing, and evaluating outputs for accuracy and quality
Experience working with project management systems, data and analytics to assess performance, identify trends, and inform decisions
Experience collaborating with product and engineering teams on tool development, integrations, or workflow improvements
Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and align stakeholders
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: $70,000.00 - $130,000.00 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.