Your New Role...CNN is the world's most essential and engaging source of video and digital news, and we're building the next generation of breaking news storytelling for audiences everywhere. We're looking for journalists and creators who thrive in the urgency of news, are obsessed with great storytelling, and are passionate about producing compelling digital video that meets audiences where they are.
Our teams blend sharp editorial instincts with production, design, and technology to deliver fast, high impact coverage across platforms.
The
Senior Producer, Video Editorial is a newsroom leader with deep expertise in digital video, breaking news, and visual storytelling. This role focuses on providing senior editorial oversight on scripts, edits, headlines, and packaging to ensure content is engaging, accurate, and aligned with CNN's digital strategy, while also stepping in directly on coverage, production, and editing when needed during high-priority or breaking news moments.
The ideal candidate brings exceptional editorial judgment, a strong visual sensibility, and a track record of creating digital first video that resonates. You'll cover major breaking news, explain complex stories with clarity and urgency, and develop original formats that stand out across platforms. You will also mentor and manage a team of producers and associate producers, helping elevate storytelling craft, editorial decision making, and production quality in a fast paced, collaborative newsroom.
Your Role Accountabilities...- Lead creative development and editorial execution of digital video across platforms.
- Provide editorial leadership across scripts, visuals, pacing, and tone to ensure content is urgent, engaging, and built for digital audiences.
- Drive breaking news coverage and produce video storytelling that helps audiences quickly understand and connect with major stories.
- Lead projects end to end, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-moving newsroom.
- Manage and mentor producers and associate producers, elevating storytelling, editorial judgment, and production craft.
- Maintain high editorial and creative standards while encouraging experimentation in format, tone, and visual treatment.
- Review and approve scripts, edits, headlines, thumbnails, and descriptions, making strong editorial decisions aligned with CNN's digital strategy.
- Proactively ideate and experiment to evolve storytelling approaches and visual treatments.
The
Senior Producer, Video Editorial brings advanced editorial, creative, and technical expertise to the production of impactful digital video across CNN platforms and off platform channels. You excel in fast paced breaking news environments, collaborate seamlessly across teams, and consistently deliver high quality, visually compelling storytelling under tight deadlines. Flexibility with schedule and working hours is required.
Qualifications & Experience- 8+ years of digital news experience in a national or major media environment.
- Strong news judgment with the ability to identify compelling angles, prioritize coverage, and lead breaking news execution under pressure.
- Deep understanding of digital video storytelling, including visuals, pacing and headlines.
- Proven experience developing editorial video formats optimized for digital, mobile, streaming, and social platforms.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom, managing multiple priorities and rapidly shifting editorial demands.
- Leadership experience managing production teams, mentoring producers/APs, and guiding projects from concept to delivery.
- Expert level shooting, editing and post production skills, with advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere.
- Strong collaborator with experience working across editorial, programming, product, and talent teams.
- Proven ability to work with high profile talent and manage relationships with key stakeholders.
- Passion for breaking news, current events, and innovative digital storytelling.
- Excellent organization and communication skills
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.
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: $75,950.00 - $141,051.00 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.
