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Warner Bros. Discovery Editor/Producer (Temporary) in Washington, District Of Columbia
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.
CNN’s Digital Video team creates original video content for all CNN platforms and social accounts. We write, produce, shoot and edit, working collaboratively across the organization to cover breaking news and important issues. From breaking news to creative features to investigative reports, we tell human-centered stories with the aim of informing, inspiring and engaging the largest global digital audience in news today.
Your New Role…
The producer will be a key member of the CNN video organization, developing and producing video content that will resonate across all CNN’s digital platforms and on off-platform products like YouTube and TikTok. This role will pitch story ideas, gather elements, do research, write scripts, edit video in-house and shoot with high-sensor cameras in the field when called upon. They will also work on sponsored video content and digital shows.
The ideal candidate is a video-first storyteller who loves a fast-paced news environment. He/she is a reporter who values accuracy and fairness; a team player willing to jump in and help out at a moment’s notice. The ideal candidate is extremely comfortable both in the edit suite and out in the field, and understands how to differentiate video for a mobile audience. Sound editorial judgment and creativity are a must, along with an ability to navigate a large deadline-driven organization.
This position can be based in New York, Washington DC or Atlanta.
Your Role Accountabilities…
Researching, writing scripts and editing video for all digital platforms
Monitoring breaking news, live events and search/social trends
Brainstorming and regularly generating story ideas for news and features
Shooting video in-house and in the field for breaking news and enterprise stories
Experimenting with new video formats on multiple platforms to reach a new audience
Coordinating with writers and producers across CNN bureaus around the world
Qualifications & Experience…
4+ years of working in a national or major media market
Experience reporting and fact-checking stories and identifying characters
Strong knowledge of current industry-standard video equipment (Example: FS7)
Expertise in post-production software such as Adobe Premiere, Avid NewsCutter or similar
Understanding of news values and a love for journalism
Track record of collaborating in a deadline-driven environment
Strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to work holidays, weekends, overnights and extended hours as the news cycle and deadlines require
Foreign language skills 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 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.
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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: $109,200.00 - $202,800.00 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.