Producer II

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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.

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Your New Role…

CNN’s Digital Video Production team creates digital video content for all CNN platforms, including CNN’s core owned and operated platforms desktop web, mobile web, mobile apps and TV apps as well as CNN’s off-platform accounts. We work collaboratively across the organization to cover breaking news, trending topics, and important issues quickly and accurately. The Producer II is responsible for leading our evening shift, with a key focus on content coming out of CNN’s linear primetime shows and anchor talent. 

The Producer II collaborates with Senior Producers to develop tactics that help shape the transformation of CNN into a video-first organization that has a deep relationship with audiences. They manage daily team assignments, and work alongside digital and linear partners to produce strong videos in multiple formats. This position reports to the Senior Producer and is responsible for managing junior team members.  

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Leads video production for the PM shift with a focus on creating digital-first video with TV content as well as anchor talent and show teams

• Responsible for management of daily team assignments

• Research, write and gather elements for produced videos

• Collaborates with global programming team to help inform content selection

• Communicates network and video production priorities with team 

• Participates in conversations with the team that encourage innovation and growth

• Ensure all published videos adhere to CNN’s editorial and production standards

• Experiments with new video formats on multiple platforms

• Works with teams across the company to create compelling video stories

• Pushes team to evolve video production story telling to continually meet evolving audience interests and needs

Qualifications & Experience…

• Four-year college degree. Journalism degree preferred

•  5+ years producing/writing/editing in a major news market

• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro or similar editing system

• Familiarity with analyzing data and using insights to inform editorial decision-making

• Excellent communication skills, news judgment and headline-writing skills

• Ability to lead during breaking news situations

• Ability to make editorial decisions while making content selection

• Conveys spirit of teamwork, positive attitude

• Flexibility (Can deal with rapid changes in news, adapt to breaking news, and handle several tasks at once)

• 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, 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.

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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: $87,362.00 - $162,244.00 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.