Senior Producer, Global Digital Video

Job Description

We are currently searching for a Senior Producer to manage international digital news content across all topic areas, overseeing production and collaboration across CNN's global organisation. The role spans global and US news, supporting coverage from breaking developments to trending and enterprise stories.
The ideal candidate is a digital- and social-first storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can operate independently while leading others, and excels at managing multiple priorities. Strong editorial judgment, hands-on production skills, and the ability to talent-produce on-air correspondents and contributors for digital platforms are essential. This role requires flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and overnights, and a proven ability to deliver high-impact video for global digital audiences.
Please note
This position covers early morning shifts, including weekends, as follows:
• Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 05:00 to 13:00 GMT
• Friday and Saturday 03:00 to 11:00 GMT
Your Role Accountabilities…
• Co-lead a team of producers to create, publish, and optimize video storytelling for digital and social platforms
• Collaborate across CNN's global news organization on daily coverage, breaking news, and enterprise projects
• Pitch and develop compelling video story ideas across all news topics
• Talent-produce on-air correspondents and contributors for digital video, including scripting, shaping interviews, and refining on-camera delivery
• Use performance data and audience insights to inform assignments, story framing, and platform strategy
• Research, write, and assemble script elements, and provide clear, constructive feedback on team members' scripts and edits
• Ensure all published content adheres to CNN's editorial, legal, and production standards
• Plan proactively for news events, enterprise initiatives, and broader network priorities

Qualifications & Experience…
• Proven experience at a major media outlet, with experience of managing others
• A track record of excellent news judgment and a love for breaking news
• Experience creating digital video and supervising its creation, as well as shooting digital video in a variety of styles
• Familiar with social media platforms and vertical video
• Knowledge of post-production software such as Adobe Premiere or similar
• Clear leadership style. Ability to articulate expectations & hold others accountable
• Must be able to work holidays, weekends, overnights and extended hours as the news cycle and deadlines require.

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.

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