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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.
Your New Role...
CNN is seeking an experienced Archival Producer to join the team creating premium longform content exclusively for CNN Original Series. This is an ambitious and exciting unit that requires strong leaders and creative storytellers who have experience producing longform serialized content. An integral part of our production team, the Archival Producer must have an eye for both the narrative and the aesthetic; researching, sourcing and obtaining well-curated and compelling archive.
Your Role Accountabilities...
- We are looking for someone who is as innovative, curious and creative as they are tenacious and organized.
- The candidate should have a wealth of archival knowledge and extensive archival contacts, both domestic and international.
- The candidate will oversee all archive on the series and will work within CNN’s existing archive and legal structure on clearances and licensing and cost documentation of all third-party material.
- The candidate will work closely with all members of the production unit and must be a team player.
- The ideal candidate is creative and has deep knowledge of news, history, and pop culture.
- The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-based, creative environment, while meeting aggressive deadlines for on-budget work.
- This individual will work to ensure that the content being produced meets the quality, and journalistic and legal standards of CNN.
- This role is based in New York and is a 12-month fixed-term project position.
Qualifications & Experience...
- Years of experience producing longform and feature storytelling.
- Strong editorial judgment, and a knowledge of the digital landscape is required.
- Ability to work enthusiastically in a collaborative, team-oriented 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.
The Legal Bits…
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: $73,500.00 - $136,500.00 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. 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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.
