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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.
Your New Role...
The Newsource Package Producer is essential to the breaking news live product and daily package production of CNN's affiliate news service. The role develops, researches, writes, and produces day-of news packages. The position is also responsible for turning original health and consumer focused stories. Field producing and booth producing live shots with CNN Newsource correspondents is also an important part of a package producers' role. This position is necessary to ensure the quantity and quality of Newsource original content offerings, CNN editorial standards and affiliate expectations.
Your Role Accountabilities...
Interview subject matter experts, research, write and produce feature and day-of-packages.Ensure stories meet all legal and standards guidelines of CNN.Collaborate with CNN Newsource correspondents on packages used in live shots from the scene of breaking news or planned events.Work with technical directors in control room and crews in the field to coordinate live reports for affiliates.At times, travel on breaking news and planned events to field produce for Newsource correspondents.In field role, provide editorial and logistical support to correspondents doing live reports on location at breaking news settings or planned events.
Qualifications & Experience...
The Package Producer must have a bachelor's degree, preferably in journalism or a related field.Candidates must have a minimum of 2 or more years package or segment producing, and 3 years or more of news experience.Ideal applicants should be strong writers and possess copy editing skills.Must be able to work with a sense of urgency yet remain calm under the pressures of a deadline.Must be flexible, organized and highly creative.Impeccable news judgement.Must be collaborative and work well in a fast-paced environment.Local market experience is helpful.
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].