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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.
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Your New Role...
CNN is seeking a Senior Manager to lead a flexible, cross-functional production team supporting original video development, recurring franchises, and strategic streaming initiatives across CNN's VOD and streaming portfolio.
Reporting to the Executive Producer, VOD & Streaming, this role will oversee a shared team of Producers, Associate Producers, and Senior Producers responsible for both day-to-day series execution and early-stage development support. The Senior Manager will play a critical role in scaling production resources across projects, helping teams move fluidly between pilot development, active production, and franchise growth.
This role requires a highly collaborative leader who can balance editorial judgment, production oversight, and operational agility in a fast-moving environment. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable managing workflows, shaping storytelling, and stepping into productions as needed to support high-priority projects and evolving team needs.
Your Role Accountabilities...

• Lead and manage a cross-functional team of Producers, Associate Producers, and Senior Producers supporting CNN's streaming and VOD slate.
• Allocate resources across projects and series based on production priorities, development needs, and team capacity.
• Provide mentorship, editorial feedback, and career development support to team members across production and development workstreams.
• Foster a collaborative team culture that encourages flexibility, creativity, and operational excellence.
• Oversee execution across a range of recurring formats, explainers, and premium video projects.
• Partner closely with Directors, Development teams, and Editorial stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and at a high creative standard.
• Provide editorial guidance on scripts, story structure, visual execution, and final delivery.
• Step into productions as needed to support launches, high-priority initiatives, staffing gaps, or complex editorial workflows.
• Act as a secondary lead on select franchise productions, helping provide oversight and continuity across the broader streaming portfolio.

Qualifications & Experience...

• 8+ years of experience in video production, digital media, or streaming content, with experience overseeing recurring series, explainers, or franchise-based programming.
• 3+ years of management experience leading producers, editors, or cross-functional creative teams.
• Strong editorial judgment and storytelling instincts, particularly within news, explainers, or premium nonfiction video.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to balance hands-on production problem solving with long-term operational planning.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to navigate shifting priorities and production demands.
• Familiarity with Adobe Premiere and modern collaborative production workflows.

How We Get Things Done...
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In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $110,320.00 - $204,880.00 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 sick time and vacation.