Editor/Producer (Temporary) Job at Warner Bros. Entertainment in Washington

Overview

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery. We create iconic content and brands, supported by storytellers, creators, and dreamers who bring ideas to life. At WBD, you are supported, celebrated, and have opportunities to grow into your best self.

Editor/Producer, Image+Sound

CNN is the world’s essential and engaging source of video and digital news. We are building the next generation of news and information experiences to inform, engage, and empower the world. We combine content, design, product, and technology to spark connection, fulfill utility, and build community. With a facts-first strategy, we are developing new platforms and formats that put CNN’s talent, expertise, and content in the hands of consumers.

The Work: The Creative Services Editor/Producer focuses on craft editing for daily content on next-generation products, with an eye toward direct-to-consumer, paid experiences. This role provides editing support across CNN platforms, including graphic creation for show opens and packages, content for special programming, and traditional news elements. The Editor/Producer combines a visually compelling approach with adherence to editorial and journalistic standards. Proficiency in After Effects, graphic creation, color correction, and basic audio sweetening is required.

The Daily

• News production editing
• Complex and creative graphic creation
• Stylized program elements (show opens, elements, teases)
• Documentary and other long-form editing
• Collaboration with partners on scripting, story development, producing, and fact-checking
• Producing and creating visual elements (video and graphical)
• Distinctive storytelling and metadata requirements

The Creative Services Editor/Producer fulfills responsibilities with technical, editorial, and creative expertise in editing, producing, design, and compositing, under news production deadlines. Flexibility with schedule and hours is required.

The Essentials

• Experience in a professional news or sports environment
• Technical and creative editing/producing expertise with Adobe Creative Suite, emphasis on After Effects and visual effects plug-ins
• Understanding of video production workflow and proficiency in file-based production environments
• Editorial judgment and knowledge of story pitching, field production, shot selection, scripting, and adapting to evolving technologies
• Commitment to ongoing skill development and use of emerging technology
• Collaborative work with partners on production projects, including attending show meetings, contributing to story development, script enhancements, and video research
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, technical production, English, political science, history, or relevant professional experience

How We Get Things Done

Our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and influence how we get things done. Learn more about them on our site and how they show up in day-to-day work. We look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery is committed to building a workforce that reflects diverse perspectives and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer, considering qualified candidates on the basis of merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. If you require adjustments or accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please review our accessibility information for submission instructions.

In compliance with local law, salary ranges are disclosed where legally required. Actual salaries vary based on factors including market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and performance. Base pay is one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package, which may include bonuses and incentives. The company also provides benefits such as health insurance, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.