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…
The Producer, News Video, is a key position based in London working as part of an editorial team at the forefront of CNN’s international video storytelling.
Reporting to the Director, Video in London, you will be working in collaboration with the news editorial team and a wide array of other teams across CNN, including field teams. This is a new role in an integrated newsroom and the successful candidate will be expected to adapt to new workflows and partnerships with a view to making the new structure a success.
Your Role Accountabilities…
Being the daily interface with assigned teams in the field for both their live reporting and video newsgathering.
Identifying, gathering and clearing video editorial content for CNNs multiple platforms. You will both produce and/or edit that content with CNNs diverse audiences and platforms in mind.
Handling the most complex decisions in finding and vetting key video, audio and image elements for all of CNN’s platforms.
Identify and communicating video editorial quickly and clearly to platforms; effectively pivoting to change priorities where required in a high-demand environment.
Esuring all content is compliant legally and with CNN standards and practices, partnering with teams who oversee these functions.
Qualifications & Experience…
Proven editorial experience across the media and digital industry.
A real editorial drive with proven expertise and knowledge of the global news agenda.
A track record for creativity and innovation and the production of distinctive multi-platform content in coordination with other departments/teams.
Ability to juggle various priorities and execute against tight deadlines. A track record of collaborating in a deadline-driven news environment.
Basic desktop editing skills with an appetite to develop these further.
Experience in using basic open-source techniques to verify and geolocate video and pictures
Exposure to working across different time zones with a strong understanding of different cultures and sensitivities.
Flexibility and open mindedness to operate in a fast-changing and exciting news environment.
A real desire to make an impact to make CNN innovative and distinctive
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.
