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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Your New Role…
CNN is the world's most essential and engaging source of video and digital news, and we're embarking on a crucial mission to invent the next generation of news and information experiences to inform, engage, and empower the world. We have a unique ability to marry content, design, product, and technology to spark connection, fulfill utility, and build community. With our consumer and facts-first strategy, we’re developing new platforms and formats that put CNN’s talent, expertise, and content programming directly in the hands of consumers.
Your Role Accountabilities…
Warner Bros Discovery is looking for a Director of Operations within CNN's Technical Operations business unit.
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This position is the key customer contact for multiple CNN networks as assigned and handles all production requirements for the business.
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In this role one is responsible for strategic planning to meet client requirements, support business drivers and develop and lead large high performing teams.
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This person is required to remain current in respective technical areas of responsibility as well as being knowledgeable in other areas of the business to fill in for VP and other senior management as required.
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Oversee Technical Projects both long and short term (technology evaluation and recommendation, implementation, budget planning, workflow procedures, and staffing)
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Manages Newsgroup Operations projects as assigned across all operations departments including technical, workflow and personnel projects
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On-going employee development and performance management for assigned staff and managers.
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Responsible for use and accuracy of discrepancy reporting for reliable data and metrics for business improvements
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Collaborate on the same Leadership Team with other Director of Operations across Atlanta, DC, and New York.
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Diligently monitor communications regarding urgent needs – sometimes this is required in off hours – the stories we tell don’t always unfold during bankers’ hours, so flexibility is key.
Qualifications & Experience...
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Successful candidate will have an innovative mindset; comfortable taking risks and creating new opportunities for the business.
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10 years of experience successfully leading high performing team(s).
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Ability to work in fast paced, agile environment while managing competing priorities
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Have an aptitude for building relationships with key stakeholders across the organization
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Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
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Thrive in a high pressure, 24/7 news environment
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Four-year degree from accredited university or demonstrated experience in the field. Most applicants have Bachelor or Master’s degree in journalism or communications (other degrees are considered)
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Significant industry experience in a live news environment
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Candidate should have an interest in news, watch television news, and read information relevant to news on a weekly basis
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.
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