Director, CNN Digital Video Editorial

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Overview

CNN is looking for a Director of Livestreams to lead the editorial and production workflow for live video across digital platforms. The ideal candidate is a seasoned digital producer with strong live production experience, editorial judgment and newsroom leadership skills to innovate and help shape how audiences experience live news as it’s happening. The role requires a strong communicator who will collaborate with newsroom leadership to align live coverage with editorial priorities and audience needs. This role will report to the VP of Video Editorial.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Lead the day-to-day strategy and execution of livestreams on digital platforms ensuring coverage is accurate, timely, and engaging.
• Work fast during breaking news situations while maintaining highest journalistic standards
• Supervise daily workflow including planning and technical execution
• Partner across the global newsgathering operation to ensure seamless execution
• Train, mentor and coach producers, field teams and talent on expectations and deliverables
• Collaborate across editorial, audience, product and insights teams to drive innovation in live formats
• Use analytics to refine coverage and strategies

Qualifications & Experience

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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 : $101,220.00 - $187,980.00 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.

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