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…
CNN is hiring an Associate Producer for its new streaming service.
The AP position will support production staff with editing clip-based content for VOD. Assignments include video creation of daily news videos or evergreen content. The AP must demonstrate strong editorial judgment, a visual eye for compelling video content suitable to various platforms, and proficiency in social media. The AP is also expected to adhere to defined editorial and journalistic standards.
Your Role Accountabilities…
Supports day-to-day production operations across the video team, including logistics, research, and editorial prep.Independently produce low-complexity stories or segments Demonstrates growing editorial judgment Contributes ideas for news-of-day, breaking, and enterprise video, helping shape treatments that reflect strong editorial instincts and platform relevance. Write scripts and build outlines for content, with increasing independence and editorial sharpnessSupport producers in the creative development, research, pre-production and post workflows for assigned storiesSupport the development and treatment of more complex stories, segments, or assignments, with the guidance of producers Logs footage, pulls selects, and assists in fact-checking or sourcing media.Organizes production elements such as scripts, graphics, b-roll, music, and assets for easy team access.Supports on-set or remote shoots by handling gear, slating, taking notes, or assisting talent.Participate actively in edit reviews and publishing processed with an understanding of tone, pacing and platform needsEnsure content complies with legal, rights, and editorial standardsRemain engaged with Platform trends and audience behavior to inform content decisionsAssists producers and editors in pre-production, production, and post-production tasks as needed.The Associate Producer fulfills these responsibilities by utilizing demonstrable technical, editorial, and creative expertise in editing, producing, design and compositing skills, and visual effects. Assignments will be completed under production deadlines, requiring flexibility with schedule/working hours.
Qualifications & Experience…
Typically 3 or more years of experience of related experience in a digital newsroomBachelor’s degree in journalism, technical production, or relevant professional work experience.Basic understanding of news Sound editorial judgment, with emerging sense of what makes a story distinct, engagingStrong research skillsStrong writing skills for visual storytellingAbility to manage timelines and stay detail-oriented across concurrent assignments Clear communicator and proactive team contributor.Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and build a foundation in editorial production.Ability to work under deadlines and adapt in a fast-paced environment.Operate basic camera/audio, assemble rough cuts, apply simple graphics, use CMS and asset tools, understand basic platform metricsProficient in Adobe PremiereHow 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.
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: $57,963.00 - $107,646.00 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.