Associate Editorial Producer, The Source With Kaitlan Collins

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.

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Your New Role…

The Associate Editorial Producer position for the 9pm Show will be responsible for developing relationships with newsmakers, talent, and their representatives as well as story pitching and research.

Your New Role…

The ability to collaborate well with internal and external stakeholders is critical to this position. This person will be responsible for pitching, generating, and booking high-volume and high-profile newsmaker guests on a regular basis. We are looking for someone who is well versed in using social media to find guests in breaking news situations as well as to identify and pitch new story and guest ideas.

The Associate Editorial Producer will be involved in all aspects of producing a guest segment: editorial, pre-interviews, finding visuals, writing interview questions/talking points. This role handles special projects as assigned by the Senior Editorial Producer and will also provide support for major bookings. Job may require travel for breaking news bookings.

Must be flexible and able to regularly work long hours, this role will require being onsite 5 days a week and work an extended schedule as the news cycle and deadlines require.

Qualifications & Experience…

• Spanish or other secondary language is a plus
• Individual must be able to multi-task efficiently, execute quickly, think broadly, and have strong editorial awareness and judgment
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills are essential to this role
• Research skills are essential to this position
• Control room experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
• Ability to travel as needed
• Attention to detail and being thorough a must
• A qualified candidate for this position must have 1-2 years as an Associate Editorial Producer, Production Assistant or equivalent production experience with proven performance and experience booking talent

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. $48,300.00 - $89,700.00 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 paid time off (PTO).

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 [email protected].