Coordinator, Program & Content Strategy - Cnn - Warner Bros. Discovery

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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.

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 Program & Content Strategy team is responsible for planning and executing the rollout of content across CNN linear and non-linear platforms. This role works closely with the Managers and Director of Program & Content Strategy to schedule content, organize descriptive metadata, and help carry-out the overall programming strategy for CNN. The position is also actively involved in special department initiatives and will assist with projects like monitoring the competitive environment to optimize content rollout across all CNN distribution points This role works in a 24x7 breaking news environment and requires some level of responsiveness outside of core working hours.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Prepare and distribute program listing information to external partners.
• Audit and update programming schedules, metadata, and imagery across all schedule end points, ensuring content and talent details are accurately reflected.
• Serve as backup to other coordinators on the team.
• Schedule live and long form programming, versions, and commercial formats in scheduling systems.
• Monitor competitive environment across cable, broadcast, and streaming, with focus on news and documentary programming and live events.
• Support planning efforts around special events and breaking news.

Qualifications & Experience…

• Quick learner around new software/systems with intermediate experience in Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for news and non-fiction content with knowledge of current events and politics
• Well-organized and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize/multi-task to efficiently meet deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in media/communications and/or equivalent experience
• Ability to work outside of core business hours if necessary.
• 1-2 years of work experience in television, media, or a related field, preferably in program planning or scheduling.

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. $0.00 - $0.00 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].