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Perform third-party vendor risk assessments, monitor corrective actions, review contracts, and communicate risk findings to stakeholders. | Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years information security experience including third-party risk management and strong knowledge of network security controls. | 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. *Must work a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite) out of our DC office.* THE JOB: The Senior Information Security Risk Analyst will support the assessment of information security risks across all of Warner Bros. Discovery’s (WBD’s) third party suppliers/vendors. This role requires the ability to understand and assess information security risks posed by third parties and clearly communicate those risks to the business. It will apply global IT industry best practices to ensure WBD uses third party information security risk management to foster business-enabling insights. RISK ASSESSMENTS: Use WBD processes and tools to perform 3rd party vendor risk assessments, for new and existing vendors Work with business to understand the “what” and “how” of services provided by vendor to assess level of risk and scope of assessment Perform timely assessments of Vendor controls to identify, document, and communicate key deficiencies to the business and Information Security management Report on assessment outcomes, risk level and associated recommendations to remediate issues Perform 2nd-level peer reviews of assessment outputs, prior to reports being finalized, to drive consistency and completeness of findings based on risk of engagement Assist with follow-up on documentation requests for initial and periodic assessments FINDINGS MANAGEMENT: Monitor corrective action plans against agreed upon timelines Review of remediation evidence for closure of findings CONTRACT REVIEWS: Review contracts to ensure appropriate data security terms are included Provide comment and acceptable alternatives to vendor contract revisions, in alignment with defined guidance Escalate provision changes, as needed OTHER: Assist with contract intake to ensure pipeline of assessments is managed in a timely and efficient manner Provide periodic status updates Maintain accurate and complete data within the identified system of record Contribute to the team’s continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities and helping to implement them THE ESSENTIALS: BS/BA degree required 3-5 years’ experience in information security, with at least one (1) year experience in third party risk management Knowledge of IP network infrastructure (firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention), access control, data encryption and physical security; Cloud security knowledge a plus Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal Ability to present complex topics in clear, non-technical language Ability to work collaboratively within team and across business and technology functions Detail-oriented individual with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to be proactive and take ownership of and solve problems Active learner - able to enhance personal, professional, and business growth through new knowledge and experiences Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently within an iterative environment THE NICE TO HAVES: One or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CRISC, CISA 2+ years of prior experience in a related field (media, entertainment, business development or streaming services industry experience a plus) Familiarity with streaming and similar products/services Experience working in a national or global company 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. Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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 with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request. 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: $102,830.00 - $190,970.00 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.
Lead and support global PCI audits and cybersecurity compliance assessments across various business units and brands. | Bachelor's degree, 4+ years audit/compliance experience including 3+ years PCI assessments with QSA certification, proficiency in cloud controls testing, and certifications like CISA, CISSP, or CISM. | 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. *Must work a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite) out of our Atlanta office.* The Job Warner Bros. Discovery is looking for a skilled Sr. Information Security Compliance Analyst who will join the Global Information and Content Security (GICS) team to support the organization globally across all US and international brands and divisions. As part of the GICS team, you will lead and support PCI audits globally and will collaborate with key business units and stakeholders to ensure security and compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) requirements and other cybersecurity regulatory and policy requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience as a PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) with experience across multiple compliance domains in audit process/procedure, risk analysis and mitigation, control testing, and continuous improvement initiatives. The candidate will have experience completing PCI 4.0 assessment types including but not limited to SAQ-A, ROC, SAQ-D, SAQ B-IP, and SAQ P2PE, as well as experience remediating vulnerabilities related to PCI ASV scanning processes. We support critical brands such as DC Universe, Harry Potter, Warner Bros Studio Hollywood Tours, Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, Discovery+, Max, TNT Sports, Golf Digest, Food Network, NCAA, etc. The WBD PCI program is inclusive of different types of environments collecting payments such as ecommerce systems including retail, ticketing, DTC Subscriptions, PPV Sports, donations & partner payments, mobile in app purchases, and vendor invoicing, and physical locations such as call centers, museums, retail physical stores, physical tours, pop up shops, and virtual reality experiences. We cultivate a security culture across all teams and disciplines, providing policy, standards, guidance, and awareness training to everyone. We work closely with departments across the company to understand their workflows and help ensure they are following the best security practices. We partner with technology stakeholders to assess our posture, build controls, and mitigate security risks. This team concentrates on validating that critical processes and controls are functioning end-to-end, identifying risk areas and control mitigation, as well as participating in projects to understand and determine potential impact to regulatory compliance components. You will identify areas of improvement and non-compliance which may lead to process changes and/or new controls. The Information Security Compliance Senior Analyst will drive various initiatives to completion and assist in managing and developing an effective Compliance Program. You will be accountable for a variety of functions centered on effective implementation of all the elements of a compliance program (project): compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, internal policies, and procedures, and accepted business practices. Responsibilities: Cybersecurity Compliance and Assessments Lead and support PCI assessments. Communicate status of security compliance efforts to executive leadership and management across technology disciplines. Keep current with the latest security technology advances and evolving compliance requirements and propose innovations that may benefit the business. Maintain detailed project plans and tasks lists to ensure you meet major milestone and critical due dates. Assist in information security assessments, audits, risk mitigation, and remediation. Track status of implementing remediation plans for control deficiencies, regulatory and policy gaps and make recommendations for process efficiencies. Drive process improvements and control implementation across business functions, including resolution of assessment findings and independent initiatives. Effectively communicate and build rapport with various partners and teams globally. Lead targeted compliance assessments, audits, and reviews, communicating results and recommendations in clear and concise written reports; and collaborate with management to ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively. Validate system requirements, flows, and written procedures through testing and observations, and to ensure regulatory compliance operating procedures and controls are working as intended. Participate in cross-functional teams to support various regulatory compliance subject matters ensuring that user activities continue to support systematic processes in place and drive positive compliant behaviors or that proposed new system changes fully meet Regulatory, Security and Legal requirements. Perform analysis based on the testing results through observations and reports to identify system and process gaps reducing risk for WBD. Document all work, and findings resulting from testing and communicate to relevant stakeholders within defined standard processes. Conduct related ongoing security compliance monitoring activities in coordination with the organization’s other compliance and operational assessment functions. Lead compliance assessments including testing to demonstrate the effectiveness of controls, and supporting team members to ensure reviews are critical, comprehensive, and thorough. Collaboration Accountable for organizing and leading meetings with various stakeholders across the company, and across the globe. Technical and process experienced professional who will ensure data and evidence meet audit expectations and regulatory requirements. Responsible for establishing and tracking goals, project plans, and assessment status, and is able to effectively communicate risks and overall status to your management on a timely basis. Stay abreast of existing and upcoming projects to effectively plan your work. Make updates to the centralized issues log, audit calendar, and other key team documents, ensuring accuracy, attention to detail, and overall status. Assist in the implementation of the Company GRC system, policies, standards, and processes. Assist in creation of comprehensive and meaningful metrics and status update for your manager. Ability to partner with other team members, contribute to building a positive team culture, learn internal processes, and contribute to building effective deliverables. Reporting Identify and measure key metrics reflecting the status of audits and assessments. Monitor the effectiveness of the compliance assessment process in accordance with agreed team metrics and performance measures to drive continuous improvements. Actively participate in stakeholder meetings with the goal of understanding all major projects and initiatives planned. Actively drive and report on status of audit completion, as well as remediation of regulatory and policy issues. The Essentials: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration or related technical field. 4+ or more years working in audit or compliance environments in a corporate or consulting capacity, with experience in a highly technical setting. 3+ years working in PCI regulatory assessments / requirements; previous PCI Qualified Security Assessor “QSA” certification required. The ability to be precise and display superb attention to detail is essential. Ability to effectively apply training and feedback. Experience testing cloud controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Experience defining certification/action plan roadmaps balancing compliance deliverables, business requirements, and resource allocation. Relevant certification (CISA, PCIP, CISM, CISSP, etc.). Experience with cross-functional risk, compliance and/or information security disciplines. Subject matter expertise in the areas of PCI, Data Privacy, SSAE 18, Swift, SOX, etc. Superior analytical and problem-solving skills. Superb relationship building skills. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Ability to assess customer/client needs, creatively approach solutions, decide and influence appropriate courses of action. Ability to work with changing priorities and with multiple projects. You possess the highest integrity commensurate with a compliance & ethics position. You have excellent communication and project management skills. You produce clear & polished work product, in narrative and visual form. You can work independently, are flexible and adaptive, and demonstrate a passion to operate in a dynamic and fast-growing environment. Strong quantitative, qualitative, and analytical skills with ability to use sound business judgment and to exercise skepticism as needed. The Nice to Haves: 3+ years of Big 4 experience in a related field. 3+ years of prior experience in a related field (media, tech, entertainment, business development or streaming services industry experience). Knowledge of and passion for media, entertainment, and technology industries (including key players, growth trends and drivers, new media models, industry structure, etc.). Familiarity with streaming and similar products/services. Experience working in a national or global company. Some visualization tool knowledge would be helpful (i.e., Tableau, Power BI). Comfortable in working in a highly iterative environment. Creative problem solver who possesses sound business discernment and is highly detail oriented. A passion for accuracy and translating insights into a compelling narrative; able to maintain a balance between the details and the larger picture. 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. Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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 with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request. 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: $89,390.00 - $166,010.00 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.
Build and maintain automated test suites ensuring software quality through testing complex features and coordinating regression and release testing. | 6+ years in automation, regression, and UI/API testing with proficiency in JavaScript or Java and experience with Selenium, Appium, and CI/CD tools. | 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. To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X! Your New Role Global Quality Assurance (GQA) promotes a shift-left approach and provides standardized process and tools to enhance the quality of applications for various WBD brands in News, Sports, and Entertainment verticals. We work closely with our brand partners and act as a center of expertise, best practice, and continuous improvement in the field of quality engineering. Quality is owned by the entire team. GQA Engineers are the frontline owners of the quality processes, including the process of development, testing, and delivery. As a Senior Software Engineer in Test in the GQA, you will be responsible for ensuring software quality using efficient and reliable test automation. The ideal candidate has built multiple stable, scalable, and reliable automated suites that have been running successfully in production environments and provide extensive quality benefits. Additionally, we are looking for a QE leader who cares about the user experience and has a passion for quality, learning, and collaboration. Your Role Accountabilities Scope and Complexity: You are able to create and execute test cases for more complex feature enhancements to validate user stories involving oneself or working with other engineers. You demonstrate ability to execute and build automated tests by contributing new code that builds on top of what other engineers have written. You are engaged with your team’s automated testing systems by analyzing test results and identifying areas for increased automated coverage. You execute and build automated tests using the existing tests built by more experienced test automation engineers. QA Fundamentals: You are responsible for making decisions about test coverage for new features and for determining when to sign off on a feature or release based on your team’s best-practices. You consider the team’s automation capabilities in your analysis. You understand the differences between unit, integration, and end-to-end or user journey tests. Execution: You have demonstrated the ability to utilize blackbox test methodology to execute test cases, document bugs. You engage with available tools (e.g. network monitoring tools, debug logs, performance dashboards, etc) for validating acceptance criteria and to provide more information to SDEs for debugging and troubleshooting purposes. You contribute to automated testing efforts. Operations: You provide documentation of new features and requirements from a testing perspective. You take ownership of regression testing and release testing coordination. Influence: You influence your team’s processes and testing methodologies through discussions with peers and your management. You are persuasive in influencing your peers in prioritization decisions by documenting the impact and severity of bugs and performance issues. Communication You are an effective communicator as exemplified by your clear writeups of defects, your ability to work with developers and product managers to understand requirements, and your interactions with stakeholders and adjacent teams. Qualifications & Experience 6+ years of experience, knowledge of various test activities including automation testing, regression testing, UI/ API testing, etc. Experience driving test design and implementation. Ability to writes high quality and stable automated test cases using existing frameworks. Understanding of test cases, test data, test runs, and test results management that provides feedback and visibility to qualify & quantify test coverage. Effective collaboration with development teams across multiple time zones and locations. Ability to reviews automated test run results, triage failures and verify results. Able to organize test case inventories that minimize the number of test cases while maximizing the amount of test coverage. Understanding of multiple test types including unit, functional, integration, end to end, security, performance, load, and UI tests. Must Haves: Coding language – JavaScript/Java. UI Automation - Selenium/Appium Mobile Automation - Appium or any other tool for Android/iOS. CI/CD - Jenkins/Github Actions Source Code Management - GitHub/SVN. Test case management - Jira/TestRail/Qmetry Good understanding of digital product development and testing for web, mobile, backend services Ability to scout emerging industry trends such as AI testing and other best in class processes is nice to have 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. Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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 with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
Develop scalable applications using Node.js, React, and AWS, collaborating with teams to support journalism and content operations. | Over 9 years experience with Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, AWS, Postgres, caching, and AI development tools. | 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. To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X! As a Staff Software Developer, you will work across the stack to develop fast, secure, and scalable applications at the center of CNN’s affiliate distribution ecosystem. You will collaborate closely with designers, product partners, editorial teams, and engineering peers to deliver features that support daily journalism and global content operations. The Daily You will develop platform features for ContentXP team in Node.js, build user-facing interfaces in React or Vue.js, and design backend services deployed on AWS. You will contribute to architecture reviews, write maintainable code, and help integrate with internal content platforms, authentication systems, and media pipelines. Your work will span prototyping, production implementation, performance tuning, and ongoing platform improvements. You will support CI/CD workflows, participate in incident response when necessary, and work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure the platform remains fast, reliable, and easy to use for partner newsrooms. The Essentials 9+ years of software engineering experience Strong experience with Node.js and modern JavaScript/TypeScript Experience building applications with React or Vue.js Hands-on experience with AWS services (Lambda, ECS/EKS, S3, CloudFront, API Gateway) Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and modern engineering practices Experience with Postgres and caching technologies such as Redis or DynamoDB Ability to break down complex initiatives into well-defined engineering work Strong cross-team communication and collaboration skills Regular use of AI development tools (Cursor, Codex, Claude, etc.) to improve velocity and code quality Commitment to code quality, testing, performance, and reliability The Nice to Haves Experience building newsroom tools, CMS systems, or media workflows Familiarity with CDNs or edge compute platforms Experience with content ingestion, video workflows, or internal publishing systems Experience with A/B testing, analytics, or experimentation tooling Infrastructure-as-code experience (Terraform, CloudFormation) Contributions to open-source or internal developer tooling Experience mentoring, onboarding, or supporting other engineers 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. Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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 with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
Lead breaking news coverage and manage a team producing exclusive journalism and innovative digital storytelling. | Over 12 years editorial experience in digital news with 3-5 years management and strong writing/editing skills. | 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. To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X! Your New Role… CNN is looking for an experienced newsroom leader to manage the reporters and editors who cover business and media across the network’s platforms. CNN takes readers and viewers to the places where things are happening and explains why those things matter. We inform and explain, putting the biggest stories of the day in context to help people make sense of the world. Rich business coverage is key to that effort. We’re looking for someone with a track record of leading teams that have produced distinctive and exclusive journalism. Excellent news judgment, a strong sense of story and top-notch editing skills are required. Sharp project-management skills are a must in CNN’s multiplatform newsroom, as is deep experience managing reporters at all stages of their careers. We need someone who’s comfortable working across platforms and in a variety of formats – digital text stories, podcasts, newsletters and video explainers, plus others we haven’t even dreamed of yet. Equally important is a strong grasp of the biggest business stories of the day and the ability frame them for an audience eager to make sense of it all. Your Role Accountabilities… Manage day-to-day breaking news across business, markets, tech, media and economy coverage. Identifies, sets, and oversees editorial priorities with an eye toward CNN’s own reporting process and through monitoring the competitive landscape Manage a Team of reporters, editors, and video producers including prioritizing assignments, directing reporting targets, identifying gaps and opportunities in coverage and coaching and evaluating the work itself Help editors and reporters develop clear beats and coverage priorities. Ensure that reporting is fair, complete and appropriately aligned across platforms. Oversee editing of text pieces, ensuring high and consistent quality in the written product. Work with colleagues across CNN to develop sophisticated video and audio offerings on business topics. Help develop new digital storytelling formats designed to advance the audience’s understanding of business, finance and the economy. Play an active role in talent development across the team. Qualifications & Experience… 12+ years of editorial and digital news environment experience; experience covering breaking news across business, markets, tech, media and economy coverage 3–5+ years of management experience Minimum 10 years editing experience Exceptional writing and editing skills Experience working in digital video or broadcast television Deep familiarity with the competitive coverage landscape Exceptional news judgment and an obsession with precision Experience guiding teams that have produced exclusive, agenda-setting journalism A track record of contributing to and executing stories across a variety of platforms A strong desire to experiment with storytelling formats and think creatively about how we serve our multiplatform audience 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. Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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 with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request. 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: $133,420.00 - $247,780.00 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, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia's premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery's leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.
Lead and inspire editorial teams to create diverse features journalism, manage multiple projects, execute editorial strategy, and mentor editorial talent. | Minimum 10 years of editorial experience with proven success managing editorial teams and producing features journalism including profiles, investigations, and visually led stories. | 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 Executive Editor is A LEADER ON CNN’s features management team, executing a creative editorial vision with hands-on enthusiasm. The ideal candidate will be a strong people manager who has run reporters and managed writers and editors — someone who understands how to make great things happen across teams and collaborate across a newsroom. The best candidate will have the steely will of an editor-in-chief with the word-by-word focus of a hungry junior editor. Your Role Accountabilities Lead and inspire teams that create features journalism, including profiles, news, explainers, explorations, investigations, riffs, and work that defies categorization. Oversee stories of all lengths and speeds, ranging from deeply serious to playfully irreverent, including visually led storytelling. Shape and execute editorial strategy with precision, balancing creative vision with hands-on editing. Collaborate across newsroom disciplines — from hard news to visuals to video — to produce cohesive, compelling content. Support reporters from idea to reporting plan to execution, helping shape stories with clarity and purpose. Champion unconventional ideas and help turn them into impactful journalism. Make key editorial decisions, including greenlighting, spiking, and allocating resources. Manage multiple stories and long-term projects simultaneously. Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and editorial excellence. Provide empathetic and direct leadership, mentoring editorial talent and supporting team growth. Qualifications & Experience Minimum 10 years of editorial experience, with a strong background in features journalism. Proven success managing editorial teams and collaborating across departments. Exceptional editing talent, both hands-on and strategic. Strong editorial judgment and decision-making skills. Experience producing profiles, explainers, investigations, and visually led stories. Deep understanding of audience engagement and service journalism. Strength in multitasking and managing complex editorial workflows. Ability to stand strong for a vision in the face of adversity. Empathetic and direct management style, with a commitment to team development. Desirable Qualities Exceptional story-crafting instincts, with strong opinions about how stories should be told. A working theory on how a profile should be done — and a love of chasing down gossip heard at dinner parties. Ability to turn a wisp of an idea into a fully formed story. A healthy skepticism of press junkets. A belief that no pleasure is a "guilty pleasure" – if it delights, it may deserve a headline; joy is a valid editorial lens. You always take “this is dumb but…” as a challenge. Passion for helping audiences learn. Enjoys riffing on ideas and shaping unconventional pitches into real stories. Thrives in collaborative environments and values cross-disciplinary teamwork. 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. Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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 with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page (https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/accessibility) for instructions to submit your request. 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: $126,000.00 - $234,000.00 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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