Senior Director, CNN Business & Media

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.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

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Your New Role…

CNN is looking for an experienced newsroom leader to manage the reporters and editors who cover business and media across the network’s platforms. CNN takes readers and viewers to the places where things are happening and explains why those things matter. We inform and explain, putting the biggest stories of the day in context to help people make sense of the world. Rich business coverage is key to that effort.

We’re looking for someone with a track record of leading teams that have produced distinctive and exclusive journalism. Excellent news judgment, a strong sense of story and top-notch editing skills are required. Sharp project-management skills are a must in CNN’s multiplatform newsroom, as is deep experience managing reporters at all stages of their careers.

We need someone who’s comfortable working across platforms and in a variety of formats – digital text stories, podcasts, newsletters and video explainers, plus others we haven’t even dreamed of yet. Equally important is a strong grasp of the biggest business stories of the day and the ability frame them for an audience eager to make sense of it all.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Manage day-to-day breaking news across business, markets, tech, media and economy coverage.

• Identifies, sets, and oversees editorial priorities with an eye toward CNN’s own reporting process and through monitoring the competitive landscape

• Manage a Team of reporters, editors, and video producers including prioritizing assignments, directing reporting targets, identifying gaps and opportunities in coverage and coaching and evaluating the work itself

• Help editors and reporters develop clear beats and coverage priorities.

• Ensure that reporting is fair, complete and appropriately aligned across platforms.

• Oversee editing of text pieces, ensuring high and consistent quality in the written product.

• Work with colleagues across CNN to develop sophisticated video and audio offerings on business topics.

• Help develop new digital storytelling formats designed to advance the audience’s understanding of business, finance and the economy.

• Play an active role in talent development across the team.

Qualifications & Experience…

• 12+ years of editorial and digital news environment experience; experience covering breaking news across business, markets, tech, media and economy coverage

• 3–5+ years of management experience

• Minimum 10 years editing experience

• Exceptional writing and editing skills

• Experience working in digital video or broadcast television

• Deep familiarity with the competitive coverage landscape

• Exceptional news judgment and an obsession with precision

• Experience guiding teams that have produced exclusive, agenda-setting journalism

• A track record of contributing to and executing stories across a variety of platforms

• A strong desire to experiment with storytelling formats and think creatively about how we serve our multiplatform audience

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.

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: $133,420.00 - $247,780.00 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.