Job description
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.
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.
See what it’s like to work at CNN! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Your New Role …
This PA role is part of CNN’s Image+ Sound Production Services unit. This team provides 24/7 production and editorial expertise to support CNN's storytelling. This role is in tune with the stories of the day and delivers quality, basic edits for CNN Newsource, CNNE, and CNN Sports. In this role, you will have opportunities to grow your career and be a member of a high performing team that delivers quality journalism for CNN Worldwide.
Your Role Accountabilities …
Rotates to provide basic editing support for Newsource, CNNE and CNN Sports. This content is often repurposed and visible across other CNN platforms.
Newsource - Collaborating with various Newsource teams to prioritize edit requests and exercise best editorial judgement practices.
CNNE - you could also have the opportunity to edit daily content for CNNE If you are bilingual in Spanish.
Sports - For the sports lovers, the Production Assistant role has a rotation with CNN Sports editing game highlights.
Basic editing includes verifying aspect ratio, adjusting audio and video levels, removing dated references, and still montages.
Completing metadata records using accurate sourcing information.
Publish edited content that aligns with CNN editorial standards for distribution to CNN's domestic and global affiliates
Gain sound editorial judgment in their daily responsibilities and participate in growth and development opportunities
Qualifications & Experience …
Bachelor's degree in liberal arts such as journalism, English, political science or similar demonstrated on the job experience.
At least 1 year of experience in news or video production.
Ability to edit on non-linear platforms, including Adobe Premiere
Understanding of file-based workflows
Ability to work in a 24/7 breaking new environment and under deadline pressure.
A strong curiosity for current and historic events
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
Bi-lingual in another language is a plus
Ability to work and communicate effectively in a hybrid work environment including the use of applications like Slack, Microsoft Teams, Outlook and Zoom.
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.
The Legal Bits…
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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 need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.seankuhnke.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, seankuhnke.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, seankuhnke.com is the ideal place to find your next job.