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.
Your New Role…
A Newsource Content Producer leverages the assets of the worldwide networks of CNN and its affiliated partners to gather, produce and distribute air-ready national and regional news content and services to more than 1000 CNN affiliates worldwide.
Your Role Accountabilities:
• As CNN's affiliate news service, Newsource ensures its affiliate partners are provided with content and services to help them create relevant, impactful and dynamic newscasts.
• The duties involved in the Newsource content distribution process include editorial decision making, writing, copy editing, content promotion, and live programming.
• A Newsource Content Producer must have excellent news judgment, time management skills, and attention to detail.
• Because Newsource is an affiliate news service, Content Producers must have an excellent attitude, and be able to provide world-class customer service.
• The Content Producer must be resourceful and able to think broadly and innovatively to find new ways to maximize resources among CNN and affiliate partners.
• Strategic, creative social media skills are a must, as promoting Newsource content and services is major driver to our success.
• The position plays a central role in disseminating and delivering content to more than 1000 affiliates, ensuring a superior, turnkey product for our affiliate customers.
Qualifications & Experience…
• 3-5 years' experience as an assignment editor, line producer, news producer or writer.
• Impeccable news judgment, critical and strategic thinking, organizational skills, and positive team leadership skills.
• Refined interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt during breaking news.
• Stellar social media and customer relations skills.
• Strong writing skills and editorial judgment are a must.
• Experience at a local news operation is a plus.
• Must be able to work any shift, including overnights.
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 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, 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 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.