Booker

Job Description

We are looking for Booker for CNN Global Productions (Events). In this role you will be responsible for identifying, securing, and managing guests, panellists, and speakers for CNN's live events and related content. Reporting to the Senior Director and working closely with the Executive Producer and event planning teams, you will play a key role in shaping the editorial and experiential impact of CNN's events.
Your Role Accountabilities…
• Research, identify, and secure high-profile and relevant guests, panelists, and speakers for CNN events and associated content.
• Work closely with the Senior Director, Executive Producer, and event planning teams to align talent selection with event themes and objectives.
• Act as the main point of contact for talent before, during, and after events, ensuring a seamless experience for all participants.
• Build and maintain a diverse and extensive network of industry contacts, thought leaders, and potential speakers.
• Negotiate appearance details, schedules, and logistics with talent and their representatives.
• Support the development of event content by suggesting and booking compelling contributors.
• Remain agile and responsive to last-minute changes, demonstrating composure and problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Represent CNN professionally in all interactions with talent and external partners.

Qualifications & Experience…
• Experience in booking, talent management, or guest coordination, preferably in media, events, or news environments.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
• Passion for news, current affairs, and live events.

Additional Information
On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here.
Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you'll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world's premier entertainment brands.
Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-mk52j2-216-73-216-170-42 in your application.