Editorial Director, AI Innovation

Warner Media, LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 138,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative media organization is seeking a strategic AI Leader to drive AI integration into editorial workflows and consumer products. This pivotal role requires deep expertise in editorial operations and a passion for leveraging AI to enhance decision-making, develop advanced tools, and uphold journalistic integrity. The ideal candidate will collaborate across functions to create impactful AI solutions and educate teams on the latest trends. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and offers a dynamic environment for professional growth and innovation in the media landscape.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee Wellness Program

Life and Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Sick Time

Vacation

Annual Bonuses

Short- and Long-Term Incentives

Qualifications

• 10-15 years in senior editorial roles with AI focus.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies in media.

Responsibilities

• Enhance editorial decision-making with AI insights.
• Lead AI tool development and implementation.

Skills

AI Technologies

Data Analysis

Machine Learning

Editorial Operations

Leadership

Strategic Mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree in Journalism or Data Science

Tools

AI Tools

Data Analysis Software

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.

Your New Role…

We are seeking an innovative and strategic AI Leader to join our news organization in the new role of Director, AI Innovation. This role will be pivotal in enhancing newsroom workflows, editorial decision-making, and consumer-facing products through the effective integration of artificial intelligence. This role demands deep expertise in editorial operations – someone who can bridge the highest journalistic principles with breakthrough AI-based solutions. This role will champion AI as an empowering catalyst for the newsroom, expanding the breadth and depth of CNN’s tools and offerings while safeguarding our commitment to editorial integrity.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Enhanced Editorial Decision-Making: Understand editorial and journalistic tenants to partner with the organization in developing impactful AI utilization frameworks to analyze data and provide actionable insights that empower editorial teams to make smarter, more informed decisions.
• Development of AI Tools: Lead initiatives to identify opportunities to transform and innovate workflows by implementing AI-driven solutions. Identify and deploy advanced tools that elevate workflows across the organization in understanding the latest AI use-cases, how to develop those capabilities, and partnering closely with peer stakeholders in Editorial, Programming, Digital Products & Services, and Newsgathering to develop shared strategies for integration.
• Implementation & Adoption: Responsible for the integration of new AI tools, processes, or capabilities into the newsroom and editorial workflows. Develop measurable metrics to monitor progress and output from the teams to inform progress and where interventions may be needed. Regularly report out to leadership and stakeholders.
• Consumer-Facing Integrations & Enhancements: Work as a Center of Excellence and domain expert across the organization to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and teams to develop AI-enhanced consumer-facing solutions that drive business goals and power strategic execution.
• Business Partnership: Serve as a partner to the business functions, understanding data and AI insights and how they inform monetization strategies to improve overall financial performance. Advise and influence on partnership opportunities where editorial issues or questions are relevant, providing a holistic and deeply informed view on trade-offs to steer analysis of the opportunity and inform potential go-to-market conversations and negotiations.
• Monetization Innovation: POC for partnerships and Business Development teams to develop monetization strategies connected to our content and existing library that can be powered through effectively leveraging AI (archival footage, subscriber-driven offerings, etc.).
• Thought Leadership and Education: Stay at the forefront of AI developments in the media industry. Educate leadership on trends and innovations, partnering with the transformation team to promote understanding and adoption of AI across the organization.
• Journalistic Standards of Excellence: Uphold CNN’s editorial standards, ensuring that AI driven tools and output adhere to best practices for accuracy, fairness, and transparency. Partner with Standards & Legal teams as the newsroom lead to detail clear guidelines and ethical boundaries for AI-solutioned editorial work, ensuring content accuracy, authenticity, and transparency.
• Advocacy for AI Ethics: Act as a key advocate for responsible AI usage, addressing challenges such as misinformation and inaccuracies while developing strategies to safeguard journalistic integrity.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: In partnership with business-side AI Leadership, work collaboratively with corporate partners and other divisions on AI initiatives. Be the voice of and advocate for the editorial perspective during these discussions, helping to inform and influence plans. Be a key partner in helping to roll-out any necessary enterprise-wide implementation.
• Partner with AI Task Force: Be a key editorial partner on the all AI task force work, providing editorial input and guidance when needed and appropriate.

Qualifications & Experience…

• Expertise: Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree in Journalism, Data Science, or equivalent work experience in a related field with a strong understanding of AI technologies and their implications in media strongly preferred.

• Experience: A minimum of 10-15 years of experience in senior-level editorial roles within a media or technology organization is required. Should have a proven track record of collaborating directly with product and technological teams with a focus on developing solutions and practical applications of using advanced technology in an editorial setting or context.

• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of AI tools and methodologies, as well as experience with data analysis, machine learning applications, and consumer product development in a media and editorial context.

• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and collaborate effectively across organizational functions, communicating complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Strategic Mindset: Strong business acumen with the ability to align AI initiatives with organizational goals and revenue strategies.

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, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status 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.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $138,600.00 - $257,400.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.