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.
Your New Role…
Based in the UK or UAE, this role leads all editorial elements of CNN events—including panel direction, content creation, and the integration of branding, staging, and location into editorial output. The Executive Producer ensures that all event content is engaging, editorially sound, and distributed seamlessly across CNN’s platforms: TV, digital, social, and streaming.
This role partners with the Senior Director of Editorial Events and the Head of Events to conceptualize and deliver events that embody CNN’s global brand. The Executive Producer collaborates with the events team (who manage the in-room experience) and the commercial team (who oversee sponsorships and partnerships), but retains full editorial oversight. The role also works with external partners, AV teams, and production staff to deliver high-quality content, while managing production budgets and deadlines.
The Executive Producer manages a team of producers, associate producers, and a Production Manager, and serves as a key relationship manager for CNN’s on-screen talent. Reporting to the Executive Director of Global Productions, this leader coordinates global production resources and drives innovation and experimentation in the events space.
On event days, the Executive Producer acts as the editorial show caller—managing schedule changes, content production issues, and talent direction in real time.
Your Role Accountabilities...
- Lead the editorial production of major events from planning through execution
- Direct panel conversations and guide the creation of all event content
- Oversee how branding, staging, and location are reflected in editorial output
- Ensure content is distributed effectively across all CNN platforms (TV, digital, social, streaming)
- Manage and mentor a team of producers, associate producers, and a Production Manager
- Act as the editorial show caller during events, handling real-time changes and talent direction
- Collaborate with the events team (in-room experience) and commercial team (partnerships and sponsorships)
- Work with external partners, AV teams, and production staff to deliver seamless experiences
- Contribute to the ideation and pitching of new event concepts
- Drive post-event content strategy with digital and social teams
- Uphold CNN’s editorial standards and global perspective.
Qualifications & Experiences...
- An established editorial leader with a strong background in live events, branded content, or broadcast production. You excel at managing complex projects and
- cross-functional teams, and bring editorial intelligence, creative vision, and operational excellence to every stage of the event lifecycle.
Additional Information
On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here.
Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.
Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.