Hong Kong, Hong Kong
119 days ago
Senior Producer, Weekend

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…

We are CNN. THE WORLD'S MOST ESSENTIAL AND ENGAGING SOURCE OF DIGITAL NEWS. We are in the midst of rapid transformation and need our next generation of innovators, makers, and dreamers who will lead and drive our growth. We aim to make the world a better, more connected place.

CNN’s Digital Video team creates custom video content for all CNN platforms and select social platforms. We write, produce, shoot and edit digital videos and collaborate across the organization to cover breaking news and other important topics such as international conflicts, climate change, health, business and more. 

The Senior Producer is responsible for managing our weekend coverage, assigning stories and overseeing production for daily and enterprise videos. The ideal candidate is a video-first storyteller  with a passion for breaking news who is confident operating independently and leading others in a fast-paced news environment. They should be able to produce -- and guide others to produce -- video that will engage our weekend domestic and international audiences.

Your Role Accountabilities…

Collaborate with colleagues in the region and across the global CNN organization

Pitch video story ideas in international and domestic news

Identify daily news and trending video moments our audience wants to watch

Use performance data and audience insights to inform assignments

Research, write and gather elements for scripts

Edit news videos for our core and social platforms 

Ensure all published videos adhere to CNN’s editorial and production standards

Plan ahead for news events and other network priorities

Qualifications & Experience… 

7+ years of working at a major media outlet, or equivalent experience

At least 1-2 years of managing others

A track record of excellent news judgment and a love for breaking news

Experience creating digital video and supervising its creation

A team player with strong communication and collaboration skills

Familiarity with social media platforms and vertical video

Knowledge of post-production software such as Adobe Premiere or similar

Comfort shooting digital video in a variety of styles

Flexibility to multitask and adapt to on-going changes in the media industry

Clear leadership style. Ability to articulate expectations & hold others accountable

Must be able to work holidays, weekends, overnights and extended hours as the news cycle and deadlines require.

 Video-first storyteller with a passion for breaking news

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 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 recruitadmin@wbd.com.

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