Concept Development Editor

Job Description

We are looking for Concept Development Editor to work on developing revenue-driving, cross-platform sponsorship opportunities. In this role, you will be responsible for building strong partnerships across the organization, including CNN Editorial and CNN Sales. You will ensure that compelling creative ideas and content are developed, aligned with the CNN brand, and engaging for our audiences across all platforms.
Your Role Accountabilities…
• Provide a strategic view on content solutions for sales and sponsorships
• Work with the sales, editorial and the Insights team to develop new cross-platform sponsorship opportunities and to respond to sales briefs
• Responsible for working in conjunction with the VP of Concept Development and editorial teams on editorial priorities to give direction in sponsorship pitches
• Partner with editorial teams across linear and digital to ensure sponsorship ideas are well coordinated with their editorial teams.
• Play a key part of the overall performance of direct reports including talent acquisition, performance management, career development and creating a high performing culture, as appropriate.
• Visualize sponsorship concepts for sales; creating and presenting PowerPoint and Keynote presentations.

Qualifications & Experience…
• Experience in editorial and/or production roles
• Ability to find great stories and craft new series
• Knowledge of various content platforms (linear, digital, social, etc)
• Working knowledge on audience data tools and insights
• Strong communication, writing, 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

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.
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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-5bky83-216-73-216-132-42 in your application.