Producer, CNN Digital Programming and Distribution

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.To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X!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.The Producer is responsible for taking the extraordinary content of CNN, curating and organizing it for CNN's own digital platforms, from CNN.com on phones and desktop to the CNN app and other platforms.Your Role Accountabilities…Do you have a thirst for news and knack for making it understandable to regular folks? Can you craft a headline or notification to make any story interesting? Are you cool under pressure and creative? Are you all about making news as engaging an experience as the rest of our digital lives? Then you should join the CNN Digital Programming and Distribution Team.Programming and Distribution producers are obsessed with writing that perfect headline and presentation for CNN’s powerful homepages. The producers are seen internally as go-to people for how to get compelling essential journalism seen and shared. To that end, all producers think like readers/swipers/watchers/listeners and help connect disparate digital dots to the benefit of global audiences second-by-second, minute-by-minute.They will master all of CNN's hot-seat duties, including writing alerts, and also will partner with the SEO team to maximize search visibility. They are addicted to audience analytics and A/B testing. Digital producers are thoughtful and creative planners and ace collaborators.While this is not a TV or video production job, the Producer will partner with the separate video and photo teams, social teams, the global digital news desk, vertical teams and beyond.They take initiative to recognize programming needs, and they work with more senior team members to make sure the needs are met. They may help provide guidance to the team’s associate producers.They interact with internal and external peers and managers to share and receive feedback on key initiatives. They participate in post-mortems and other conversations about sharpening our programming around key projects.They may contribute to the conception and planning of programming for short- and medium-term projects.They help execute those projects, watching a wide range of audience data closely, optimizing content as needed.They have a deep knowledge of digital content in many forms -- articles, galleries, social content, interactives, podcasts, etc -- across the entire portfolio and create compelling digital packages for distribution on a wide range of platforms.They suggest ideas and/or execute programming strategies that contribute to the life of content, from publication through ongoing refreshes and updates.Qualifications & Experience… 4+ years editorial and digital news environment experienceStrong communication skills, excellent teamwork and interpersonal skillsExcellent writing, producing, and editing skillsWillingness to work nights and/or weekends.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 WBDWarner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.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: $64,190.00 - $119,210.00 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.If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.