Technical Director, CNN job opportunity at Warner Bros. Discovery.



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Warner Bros. Discovery Technical Director, CNN
Experience: 4-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… The Technical Director is responsible for switching fast paced live news, pre-taped shows and segments, and original programming which may include live special events. The TD is a leader among the technical crew in the control room who communicates effectively with our editorial, engineering, and design partners. Be prepared to join a team of Technical Directors who are highly skilled, prepared, creative, and collaborative. Your Role Accountabilities… Switch fast-paced live news broadcasts, pre-productions and taped programs on a Grass Valley Kayenne switcher. Accurately receive instructions from Director to call up cameras, remotes, graphics, video, still images, and various other sources. Route sources/images to studio monitors. Occasionally direct short interviews or other tapings. Build visual effects using production switcher. Catalog and organize effects for easy recall by TD team. Perform general operator level maintenance as required to maintain equipment operation. Offer creative ideas to Directors, Producers, Engineers and Management to help to create new workflows. Collaborate with Graphics department and editorial partners. Communicate with management on goals and/or training needs to ensure perpetual growth and progression in skillset. Stay abreast of industry advancements and new technology. Document all on/off air & equipment discrepancies. Actively contribute to SOP, workflow, and show report documentation. Attend and contribute to production or project meetings. Serve as a technical lead and assist the technical crew during the show to ensure they are performing their job(s) up to acceptable standards. Provide peer to peer training support to team members and new hires. Qualifications & Experience… Minimum of 4 years of Industry experience in a live news environment An ability to work in a high pressure, 24/7 news environment Operational knowledge of all control room positions Familiar with all aspects of live television and pre / post-production Modern knowledge of control room computer systems Significant industry experience technical directing and directing in a live news environment Experience with computerized automation news systems A desire to learn new technologies, processes and/or procedures as they are implemented and a willingness to work in other areas as assigned On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom  here .     Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.    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: $77,008.00 - $143,015.00 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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