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　　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...

　　The Planning Producer, based in London, will research, book and prepare briefs for news and current affairs guests.

　　Your Role Accountabilities...

　　Work on the Amanpour show, in close conjunction with the show's London & New York teams.Confidently and quickly chase key guests, scheduling strong experts and newsmakers as well as book day-of guests and track long-term pitches.Identify and pitch high profile and exclusive news, current affairs and cultural figures.Must handle all arrangements for the interviewee including pre-interview notes, travel or broadcast components.Display a strong understanding of broadcast technicalities, display confidence in booking studios, coordinating Skype (or equivalent) tests for broadcast, coordinating with in-house and freelance crews, and working with satellite providers for interviewees.Assimilate information, work at a fast pace & be highly responsive in breaking news conditions.Take part in daily editorial meetings, offering input on coverage plans and suggest new and diverse voices and pitch segment ideas.Research guests and advise on editorial direction.Collaborate well with the wider news team, especially under busy pressurised work schedules.Assist with social media postings when required.

　　Qualifications and Experience...

　　Proven experience in booking high profile news and current affairs guests for TV at network levelFull understanding of the logistics required to book guests along with technical requirementsAbility to respond quickly to breaking news with strong editorial skillsStrong understanding and interest in world events, news, and current affairsBe organised and display strong research, written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detailExperience in the Field would be a bonusAn interest in social media and how content is delivered on different platforms.

　　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.

　　The Legal Bits...

　　Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].