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…
This is a broader role than traditional guest booking. You will help shape the speaker mix editorially, build and manage senior-level relationships, and run complex booking processes end-to-end, working closely with editorial leadership, production, and planning teams to deliver high-impact, globally relevant events.
Your Role Accountabilities...
Research, identify, and secure high-profile, editorially relevant speakers, panellists, and contributors for CNN live events and related content
Manage the full booking process end-to-end, from initial outreach through confirmation, briefing, scheduling, and on-the-day support
Act as the primary point of contact for speakers and their teams before, during, and after events, building trust and long-term relationships
Brief speakers clearly and confidently, ensuring they understand the editorial context, format, and expectations
Build and maintain a strong, diverse network of senior figures across business, policy, culture, and civil society
Work closely with production, planning, and external partners to ensure a seamless experience for talent and a smooth delivery overall.
Qualifications & Experience...
Demonstrated experience running complex booking processes end-to-end, ideally within media, journalism, live events, or adjacent editorial environments
Strong editorial instinct and judgement, with the ability to assess which voice will genuinely add value to a programme
Proven ability to build and manage relationships with senior-level speakers and stakeholders
Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple workstreams at once
Collaborative and adaptable, able to work closely across editorial, production and planning teams.
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.