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About this News Desk Producer, CNN role at Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery · Onsite · DC Washington 820 1st Street NE

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 News Desk Producer to work at the nerve center of the Washington newsroom. The ideal candidate is someone who embraces the challenge of multi-tasking in a fast-paced news environment. 

You will be responsible for coordinating and managing live signals for DC events and other incoming feeds while providing timely updates to the shows and digital managers and maintaining communications with them.

In your role, you will help coordinate pool coverage of events for the network.

You will work closely with field operations managers to launch crews to cover news stories in the DC area and maintain contact with photojournalists and producers in the field in order to relay editorial information to the newsroom and the network as stories develop. You will be responsible for ensuring that visual elements and related editorial information are quickly shared with the network including fresh video shot in the field by CNN photojournalists and social media video related to developing stories.

You will work with DC reporting teams to cut newsworthy video elements for digital platforms.

Another responsibility of your job will be to help the newsgathering operation by making calls to DC area officials when necessary, including police and fire departments. 

This role demands sharp editorial judgment, rapid decision‑making, and the ability to pivot instantly as priorities shift in a high‑pressure, high‑volume environment.

Your Role Accountabilities…

  • Coordinate feeds for DC bureau ensuring all participants are informed about logistics

  • Work with satellites and feeds to ensure elements are routed and recorded

  • Communicate with shows and other desks regarding incoming events and feeds 

  • Coordinate pool coverage and dissemination 

  • Edit newsworthy video elements for digital platforms

  • Work with field production managers to coordinate on assignments for photojournalists and launch crews on breaking news or developing stories

  • Ensure new video and other visual elements are shared with the network along with related editorial information

  • Assist newsgathering by making calls to DC area officials

  • Monitor other news outlets and flag any important editorial that CNN needs to chase

Qualifications & Experience…

  • 3-5 years of progressively complex related experience.

  • Strong editorial acumen and ability to interpret 

  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills 

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced news environment 24 hours/ 365 days a year

  • College degree or equivalent industry experience

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: $51,170.00 - $95,030.00 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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How this Producer salary compares

This role pays $73,100/yrbelow the typical range for Producer roles.

$72,162 median $104,988 $127,240

Typical range $82,805–$111,200/yr, from 9 comparable Producer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Producer salary insights →

About Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia's premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery's leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.

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