Multi Platform Producer

As a Multi-Platform Producer for Connect the World with Becky Anderson at Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), you will play a pivotal role in connecting global audiences with compelling stories across both television and digital platforms. This is a new, exciting position for a creative, innovative, and enterprising individual who thrives on storytelling in a multi-platform environment. You'll be tasked with managing content for both TV and digital platforms, creating fresh and engaging material for international audiences, with a special focus on the Middle East.

You will be a key driver in growing the show’s digital and broadcast audience by leveraging cutting-edge production techniques and a deep understanding of social media trends. Collaborating closely with CNN’s broadcast team, you’ll take charge of long-form projects, quick-turnaround content, and everything in between—delivering impactful stories to CNN’s global audience.

Key Responsibilities:

Audience Growth and Engagement:

• Proactively manage and grow Connect the World’s audience across all platforms, utilizing TV broadcast content and reimagining it for digital and social media.
• Develop and execute new strategies to connect with audiences online and through social media, amplifying the show's reach.

Content Creation and Execution:

• Conceptualize, plan, and produce multi-platform content, including copy, video, and graphics, that works for both broadcast and digital audiences.
• Produce bespoke digital-first elements for all show projects, including interviews, outside broadcasts, and daily production.

Multi-Project Management:

• Juggle multiple projects, from long-term initiatives that may take months to develop, to fast-paced news-of-the-day content created on tight deadlines.
• Coordinate with CNN’s digital and social teams worldwide to ensure maximum reach for content.

Cross-Platform Collaboration:

• Work closely with the daily broadcast team to ensure the best content from TV is adapted for digital platforms.
• Engage with teams across CNN’s network to maximize audience engagement and brand visibility.

Digital and Social Focus:

• Ensure every Connect the World project includes tailored digital-first elements, creating a seamless experience across platforms.
• Build and maintain the show’s presence on social media, utilizing trends and audience insights to drive significant engagement and audience growth.

Selection Criteria:

Essential Skills:

• Self-starter: Able to initiate, develop, and flawlessly execute original ideas.
• Editorial Experience: Minimum of 3 years of production or editorial experience, with a strong preference for broadcast journalism experience.
• Control Room Expertise: Proven experience in control room outputting and show-building.
• Digital and Social Expertise: Strong track record of delivering exceptional projects across digital and social platforms.
• Writing Skills: Exceptional writing abilities to craft engaging, audience-focused content.
• Fast Decision-Making: Ability to make tough decisions under pressure and work in a highly organized manner.
• Middle East Expertise: Demonstrable knowledge of current affairs and the Middle East region.

Desirable Skills:

• Multilingual: Proficiency in regional languages is an advantage.
• Middle East Experience: Experience working and living in the Middle East is preferred.

Competencies:

WarnerMedia Leadership Qualities:

• Agile: Adaptive to changing priorities, fostering teams that thrive on innovation.
• Accountable: Designs actionable, strategic plans and drives teams to deliver measurable results.
• Innovative: Encourages bold decision-making, promotes creative thinking, and takes calculated risks.
• Collaborative: Breaks down silos and seeks diverse perspectives, with an emphasis on global thinking and proactive communication.

Additional Information:

This position will require frequent travel across the Middle East for assignments as needed.

If you’re excited about making a global impact and connecting audiences through multi-platform storytelling, we’d love to hear from you! Join us in bringing the world closer together through the power of storytelling.

This role offers the opportunity to shape how Connect the World resonates with diverse audiences through innovative content creation. If you’re passionate about storytelling and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this is your chance to make a difference at Warner Bros. Discovery.