Producer

Warner Bros. Entertainment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major media organization is seeking a Daily News Producer to create original video content for various platforms. This role involves pitching and producing impactful stories, collaborating with reporters, and editing video in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have strong skills in video storytelling, Adobe Premiere, and a passion for current events. This position follows a hybrid work model, combining remote and in-office work.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Career defining opportunities

Curated benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience at a major media outlet.
• Deep understanding of digital video and social media platforms.
• Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Researching, writing scripts and editing video for digital platforms.
• Finding sharp angles on news stories.
• Monitoring breaking news, live events and trends.

Skills

Video storytelling

Script writing

Adobe Premiere

Research skills

Communication skills

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

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…

CNN’s Digital Video team creates original video content for all CNN platforms. We write, produce, shoot and edit, working collaboratively across the organization to cover breaking news, trending topics, and important issues. From terrorist attacks to immigration to economic and climate crisis, we tell human‑centred stories with the aim of informing, inspiring and engaging the largest global digital audience in news today.

The daily news producer is responsible for pitching and producing video news stories that will resonate with CNN’s digital audience. They will monitor the news of the day, pitch story ideas, gather elements, do research, write scripts, edit video in‑house, and film with reporters at the office and, on rare occasions, in the field. They will think of sharp angles and creative ways to explain the news.

The ideal candidate is a video‑first storyteller who thrives in a fast‑paced news environment and enjoys the challenge of short‑form editing. They are a reporter who values accuracy and fairness; a team player willing to jump in and help at a moment’s notice. They should have extensive experience working independently, writing scripts and editing projects in Adobe Premiere. They can assess the news value of a story and use data to predict audience interest. A love of news and creative mindset are a must, along with an ability to navigate a large deadline‑driven organization.

This is primarily an afternoon and evening role.

Your Role Accountabilities:

• Researching, writing scripts and editing video for all digital platforms
• Finding sharp angles on news stories
• Monitoring breaking news, live events and search/social trends
• Brainstorming and regularly generating story ideas
• Shooting video in‑office/studio and occasionally working with reporters in the field on breaking news and news enterprise stories
• Experimenting with new video formats on multiple platforms; finding ways to creatively show and explain the news
• Coordinating with colleagues in CNN bureaus around the world

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience of working at a major media outlet, or equivalent experience
• Deep understanding of digital video and social media platforms
• Experience fact‑checking stories and conducting interviews
• Passion for breaking news and current events
• Skilled with post‑production software Adobe Premiere
• Familiarity with filming interviews and broll sequences
• Track record of collaborating in a deadline‑driven environment
• Strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work holidays, weekends, overnights and extended hours as the news cycle and deadlines require

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.

• Foreign language skills a plus

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.

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.

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