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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.
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Your New Role...
The Inside Politics team with Dana Bash, seeks a Producer I to join the team in Washington, DC. This is a project based position through January 31, 2025.
Your Role Accountabilities...
This producer is responsible for executing live segments, interviews and taped spots for Inside Politics with Dana Bash. The Producer I will lead in the control room and calmly handle breaking news situations. The producer needs strong editorial judgment to help generate compelling and creative segment ideas, and will be responsible for selecting key video, soundbites, quotes, and other information to be used as production elements. The producer will:
Provide oversight and creation of the show rundown, building segments and developing story ideas from beginning to air.
Write scripts, segment questions and conduct research on very tight deadlines
Discuss segment elements and suggested questions with Anchor, Executive Producer and other show producers.
Gather elements for segments and prepares material for air, including editing of soundbites and graphics.
Make important editorial decisions and guides talent, writers, associate producers and the technical team.
Must be familiar with using social media to gather information and find booking opportunities.
Your Qualifications & Experience...
5+ years producing experience.
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience.
Field production experience and control room experience are necessary.
Requires a creative thinker with the ability to find new and entertaining ways to present information, new angles to approach stories, and the organization skills to bring it all together.
Outstanding news judgment, critical and strategic thinking, and an ability to be persistent yet diplomatic are critical for the position.
Must be able to work an extended schedule as the news cycle and deadlines require.
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@wbd.com.
