Job Description
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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A Cross Platform Video Producer (Producer/Photojournalist) at CNN is a visual storyteller, who takes our audience to places where news happens, helping them experience and live the story in ways others cannot. The role is a highly experienced journalist with a demonstrated ability to work in all environments creating and producing live and pre-produced content. This role is based in New York, NY and whether partnering with a correspondent or working alone, will work across broadcast, digital, social, and mobile environments as an independent idea generator, storyteller, and newsgatherer. This position requires substantial field work, craft video production and technical skills, extensive editorial experience, journalistic ethics, and most of all, being a creative visual storyteller.
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Your Role Accountabilities... - Independently, or partnering with a correspondent, generates, pitches, and produces ideas and content for recorded and live content across all platforms.
- Partners with the live programming and newsgathering desks to provide editorial and logistical direction, and to coordinate event coverage from the field or bureau to fulfill the needs of all platforms.
- End-to-end editorial, creative and technical production of live and recorded content for consumption via digital streaming, mobile, social, and broadcast platforms. Craft-level expertise in shooting, editing, producing, and transfer of all content.
- Produces content of the highest editorial, aesthetic, and technical specifications.
- Responsible for gathering, packing and transporting production appropriate gear as well as arranging logistics including airfare, rental vehicle and lodging; ability to travel to a variety of news events often with little to no advance notice, especially on breaking news.
Qualifications & Experience... - 5+ years editorial/newsgathering/live event production experience in a breaking news environment.
- Strong editorial judgement.
- Must be proficient in cinema camera production and workflow, post-production editing tools, web publishing, social media usage, and other emerging technologies.
- Strong communication and ability to work across different partners and stakeholders.
- Hold and maintain a valid and active Driver's License.
- Must carry/lift loads of 50 -70 lbs.
- Ability to travel at a moment's notice, particularly for breaking news coverage.
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 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 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.
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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: $94,232.00 - $175,003.00 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. Warner Bros. Discovery
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