Director of News, Video job opportunity at Warner Bros. Discovery.



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Warner Bros. Discovery Director of News, Video
Experience: 10-years
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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 seeking a Director of News, Video, to join its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong to take a leading role in helping to shape the world’s biggest and most important stories. This is a role for an ambitious, capable and experienced video-first newsroom leader with outstanding news judgment, excellent communication skills, and a passion for breaking news and distinctive enterprise reporting that differentiates CNN. Your Role Accountabilities As Director of News, Video, you will help set the global news agenda for CNN during Asia hours, working closely with senior leadership to respond in real-time to unexpected developments, making decisive video-first editorial decisions in a highly pressurized deadline driven environment. You’ll bring proven high-level broadcast and/or video-first news experience and the ability to distill complex ideas, demonstrating a deep understanding of global and regional affairs, as well as a willingness to adapt to meet evolving audience needs across digital platforms. You will have a broad portfolio and will be expected to move between reactive and proactive depending on the situation; working closely with senior leadership you will be able to execute complex coverage plans and help coordinate field team deployments, communicating across teams and time zones on multi-region news, scoops and investigative projects. You will be an expert communicator and adept at working in a highly collaborative multi-platform news environment, partnering closely with digital-first editorial news desk editors and reporters; regional bureaus; specialist content verticals; as well as show teams; commissioning editors; and digital video and social teams. You will take a lead in crafting original, distinctive video-first enterprise reporting; reviewing scripts; overseeing the production and post-production of video content; as well as the sourcing and clearing of high value video; while ensuring all journalism produced adheres to CNN standards and integrity; and partnering with editorial leaders to align international reporting with network-wide priorities and standards. You will have proven management skills and the ability to provide motivation, guidance, and mentorship to team members to foster growth and development. Though the role is located in Asia-Pacific, you will be working as part of a global, 24/7 cross-platform team, providing a key editorial link between CNN’s US and Europe operations, including on weekends when required. Qualifications & Experience A minimum of 10 years of newsroom leadership experience, with a strong editorial vision and deep knowledge of global news. A proven track record of leading teams during major breaking news; superior news judgement; calmness-under-pressure; and the ability to deliver in a deadline driven environment. Exceptional planning and organizational skills with a demonstrable track record of executing detailed coverage plans and delivering on day two reporting targets. Expert communicator; solutions-minded with the ability to solve problems creatively and navigate disagreements constructively to achieve common goals; adept as working within a highly collaborative international team environment. Experience conceiving and producing distinctive enterprise journalism, identifying unique reporting opportunities and/or investigative works. The ability to think in smart framings, while always considering the intended audience. College degree or equivalent industry experience. Perfect grasp of written and spoken English. Enthusiasm, flexibility and a desire to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment. 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, 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 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.

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