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Floor Director, CNN
Floor Director, CNN-April 2024
Leavenworth
Apr 30, 2026
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About Floor Director, CNN

  Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

  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.

  See what it's like to work at CNN! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

  Your New Role...

  CNN is the world's most essential and engaging source of video and digital news, and we're embarking on a crucial mission to invent the next generation of news and information experiences to inform, engage, and empower the world. We have a unique ability to marry content, design, product, and technology to spark connection, fulfill utility, and build community. With our consumer and facts-first strategy, we're developing new platforms and formats that put CNN's talent, expertise, and content programming directly in the hands of consumers.

  Your Role Accountabilities...

  The Floor Director is responsible for managing the studio floor during studio tapings and live programming.

  Work closely with show Director communicating directions, timing cues and instructions to talent and guests as well as studio crew.Coordinate all movement of people and equipment in and out of the studio during production.Preproduction responsibilities include: participating in production meetings, turning on and checking signal on all monitoring and display devices, assisting director with camera blocking and placement, alerting scenic of set changes during production.Manage needs of talent on set, making sure they are fully prepared for air.Document studio technical and scenic set-up for each production.Handle audio responsibilities on set as needed and assist lighting with troubleshooting any issues on set.Must be able to manage and communicate clearly with a studio audience.One of the keys to our success is the close-knit nature of the working relationship within our control room and studio crews and with their managers, directors, and producers.CNN is a 24/7 news operation and this position may include working on weekend shows.

  Qualifications & Experience...

  3 -5 years experience in a facility (network, station, production house) engaged in multiple camera productionExperience working with talent, guests and audiences preferredMust be able to succeed under the pressure of a live television production environment, exhibit great attention to detail, and be a team playerMust be able to prioritize and service multiple requests, demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills, remain calm under pressure, and show a willingness to learn and embrace new technologiesMust be available to work weekends and travel for show production as needed.

  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, 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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].

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