Events Executive

CNN; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in the UK is seeking an Event Executive to join their CNN team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in producing international events and must thrive in fast-paced environments. Responsibilities include supporting end-to-end event production, coordinating logistics for speakers, and collaborating with editorial teams. This is a hybrid position that combines remote work with in-office responsibilities. If you have strong organizational skills and a passion for delivering high-spec events, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing international or culturally diverse events.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end event production, including venue sourcing.
• Work closely with local editorial teams to ensure production needs are met.
• Coordinate travel, accommodation and itinerary of speakers and guests.

Skills

Producing international events

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Additional languages

Job description

Overview

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.

To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X !

Your New Role

Working predominately across CNN’s new Global Perspectives franchise, the Event Executive is to work closely with the Events Team on the production of this high-impact event series that explores global narratives. This role requires exceptional production skills and a passion for delivering high spec events.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Support the end-to-end event production, including venue sourcing, technical planning, budgeting, scheduling, and on-site execution
• Work closely with local editorial teams to ensure their production needs are met
• Coordinate travel, accommodation and itinerary of speakers and guests
• Coordinate production of branded merchandise and materials
• Assist with collating RSVPs and delegate comms

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience producing international or culturally diverse events
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Additional languages a plus.

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 newsroomhere.

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.

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 www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ 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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.