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.
Your New Role
The Producer, Global Digital Video is responsible for pitching and producing video news stories that resonate with CNN’s digital audience. This role monitors daily news developments, researches stories, writes scripts, edits video content, and supports video production both in-office and occasionally in the field. The position plays a key role in identifying compelling story angles, experimenting with creative storytelling approaches, and delivering engaging news content across digital platforms.
The ideal candidate is a video-first storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced news environment and enjoys the challenge of short-form editing. They are a reporter who values accuracy and fairness; a team player willing to jump in and help at a moment’s notice. They should have extensive experience working independently, writing scripts and editing projects in Adobe Premiere. They can assess the news value of a story and use data to predict audience interest. A love of news and creative mindset are a must, along with an ability to navigate a large deadline-driven organization.
This position is primarily scheduled during afternoon and evening hours.
Your Role Accountabilities
Research, write scripts, edit video content, and produce stories for all digital platforms.
Identify compelling angles on news stories and develop creative approaches to explain complex topics.
Monitor breaking news, live events, search trends, and social media activity to identify audience-focused story opportunities.
Generate and pitch story ideas on a regular basis.
Shoot video in office and studio environments and occasionally support field reporting on breaking news and enterprise stories.
Experiment with emerging video formats and storytelling techniques across multiple platforms.
Collaborate with colleagues across CNN bureaus worldwide to coordinate coverage and gather content.
Qualifications & Experience
Extensive experience working at a major media outlet, or equivalent professional experience.
Deep understanding of digital video production and social media platforms.
Experience fact-checking stories and conducting interviews.
Passion for breaking news and current events.
Advanced proficiency with Adobe Premiere and familiarity with filming interviews and b-roll sequences.
Track record of collaborating in a deadline-driven environment.
Availability to work holidays, weekends, overnights, and extended hours as required by the news cycle and production deadlines.
Foreign language skills are a plus.
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.
Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.
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