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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.
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.
As a Senior Producer, Homepage Programming, within the Digital Products & Services’ Programming team, you will drive the programming of our home surfaces and alerts, providing sharp editorial oversight and operational direction as you shape the day’s offer across formats for US and international audiences. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong multimedia skills and experience leading platforms and journalists in a fast-paced newsroom environment. This role requires exceptional news judgment, urgency and attention to detail.
We are a highly collaborative team that works across global news teams, distribution editors and audience partners to ensure CNN's journalism is presented with clarity, creativity and impact. Strong communication skills are a must.
Your Role Accountabilities…
- Drive daily programming of CNN's home surfaces, demonstrating ability to coordinate operations across multiple surfaces and assist in setting daily priorities, as well as work hands-on in the CMS
- Seamlessly curate and package around the day’s agenda across digital formats (live, video, articles, photo galleries, graphics, interactives) to inform, engage, and entertain US and global audience
- Deploy top-notch editorial and news judgement to support clear and engaging framing of CNN journalism
- Maintain high standards of accuracy, fairness, timeliness, and editorial integrity across all surfaces and alerts.
- Apply strong understanding of the daily news agenda, as well as appreciation for what draws and engages audiences beyond it
- Elevate headlines and visuals to create compelling, mobile-friendly presentation
- Recognize programming and audience needs proactively and collaborate with senior team members to improve the daily offer
- Partner with editorial stakeholders and distribution editors across CNN to align programming with newsroom priorities and rollout plans.
- Coach and develop Programming producers and associate producers to support effective daily operations and positive team culture
- Collaborate proactively with newsroom stakeholders to sharpen daily decision-making and to share and receive feedback
- Apply real-time and long-term audience insight to guide story placement, optimize engagement, and inform decision-making
- Participate in post-mortems and strategic conversations to shape programming approaches that balance editorial excellence, audience needs, and business goals
- Help shape and drive execution of alerts strategy in collaboration with newsroom colleagues and programming leadership
- Optimize content in collaboration with editors and senior programming producers, including crafting accurate, engaging headlines and running A/B tests
- Act as a super-user of CMS and publishing tools, ensuring efficient workflows and high-quality output
Qualifications & Experience…
- 7+ years of experience in digital news and publishing, including time spent curating home surfaces
- 3+ years of experience leading a platform and journalists in a breaking news context
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Ability to work quickly under pressure while maintaining high standards
- Strong collaborative mindset and cross-functional communication skills
- Experience with analytics, A/B testing, and content optimization, including the effective use of data to inform editorial decision-making
- Strategic thinking and creative problem-solving abilities
- Understanding of digital content across multiple formats, including video
- Advanced experience with content management and digital publishing tools
- Must be able to adapt to a 24/7 news environment. Early morning, evening and holiday work may be required as news and team rota demand.
- Weekend work is required as part of the normal weekly schedule.
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.
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