Production Assistant, Cnn Heroes - Warner Bros. Discovery

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.

Your New Role…

The Production Assistant for CNN Heroes works closely with profile producers and senior producers to assist in planning all aspects of a story’s visual presentation from graphics to special effects.

Your Role Accountabilities…

The PA Tracks down and screens file tape from library and server; Logs or manages the logging for all field tapes unique to this assignment; builds graphics; organizes and prepares video and editorial content so that high pressure deadlines are met, including ingesting appropriate tape to server system and orients and manages unit interns. Heroes PA is responsible for delivering content weekly to multiple networks in NY & Atlanta. The PA must also maintain the master tape library, oversee numbering & organization of all tape elements including master tapes, dubs, Graphics CD's, and any additional materials gathered during production. They must be able to coordinate tape delivery to project locker for weekend loads and maintain our long-term storage library.

In addition, the PA will help identify potential CNN HEROES subjects. Develop and enterprise story pitches related to news topics of the day and relevant current issues; Research and secure interviews with characters and sources who will offer a unique perspective and drive the story; Pre-interview possible characters; Successfully pitch these ideas to appropriate show Executive Producer and Seniors; Confirm facts and gather appropriate pictures, documents, research for production elements and establish logistics for field assignments including determining locations and permissions needed; assist in setting up travel & shoot plans; requesting appropriate production resources and gear.

Qualifications & Experience…

• Flexible schedule and ability to work long hours under deadline pressures
• Strong research, vetting, writing & storytelling skills
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably Journalism/Communications or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
• One to two years production experience in the television news business as well as work in video and graphics
• Independent problem solver
• Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and strong news judgement
• Experience in editing a plus
• Spanish proficiency a plus
• Able to juggle many tasks at once and manage projects on their own
• Television/Broadcasting background is preferred

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. $35,360.00 - $63,706.00 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].