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Overview 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. To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow Instagram and X! Your New Role As Director of News, Reporting, you will shape and direct CNN's International text-based coverage across digital platforms, with a focus on the US time zone. You\'ll bring strong editorial judgment, global perspective, and a passion for international news to guide our journalism at the highest standard. Your Role Accountabilities Set and oversee daily editorial priorities for CNN's international text output across digital platforms and internal alerts. Lead and develop a team of reporters and editors, driving assignments and shaping impactful coverage. Manage the full editorial process- from story conception to reporting, writing, editing, and publishing. Direct coverage of major breaking news, ensuring accuracy, speed, and best-in-class reporting across platforms. Partner with editorial leaders across CNN, aligning international reporting with network-wide priorities and standards. Maximize resources across newsgathering teams, supporting editors to deliver stories with reach and impact. Represent international teams in editorial meetings and foster collaboration across time zones. Qualifications 10+ years of leadership experience in media, digital, or related industries, with a strong editorial vision and deep knowledge of global news. Proven expertise in shaping digital editorial strategies and delivering distinctive, multi-platform content that engages audiences. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, set strategic goals, and drive results in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments. Strong understanding of real-time and long-term audience metrics, with the ability to translate insights into growth strategies. Exceptional writing, communication, and collaboration skills, with experience working across time zones and fast-changing landscapes. Passion for innovation, creativity, and building an inclusive, diverse workplace. 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 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. Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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. Application instructions Please be sure to indicate you saw this position on geopolist.com #J-18808-Ljbffr GeoPolist

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