Warner Bros. Discovery · 2 months ago
Senior Vice President, Platforms, CNN Digital Products & Services
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$350K/yr - $650K/yr
15+ years expWarner Bros. Discovery is a global leader in media and entertainment, known for its iconic content and brands. They are seeking a visionary and strategic product leader to serve as the Senior Vice President of Platforms for CNN Digital Products & Services, responsible for overseeing core editorial platforms and leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance digital experiences. The role involves setting a transformative vision for platform capabilities, collaborating with various teams, and driving innovation in product management.
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Responsibilities
Own the strategy and roadmap for core editorial platforms, including the CMS and related tools that empower journalists, editors, and content creators
Integrate AI-powered capabilities (e.g., content tagging, recommendations, workflow automation, assistive tools) to enhance usability, efficiency, and storytelling capabilities
Partner closely with editorial leadership to align platform direction with newsroom needs while maintaining editorial integrity
Lead the development and evolution of internal tools that accelerate innovation, including experimentation platforms, feature flagging, and data-driven decision-making frameworks
Harness AI to optimize testing, personalization, and predictive insights, creating a culture of rapid iteration and smarter experimentation
Ensure the platforms integrate seamlessly into product workflows, enabling teams to move faster and deliver higher-impact outcomes
Set the vision for site and app performance, balancing speed, stability, and scalability to deliver exceptional user experiences across devices
Leverage AI-driven monitoring, diagnostics, and optimization tools to ensure platforms meet or exceed industry benchmarks
Collaborate with engineering, design, and product teams to embed performance goals and intelligent automation into product development processes
Establish a bold, transformative vision for Platforms that galvanizes the organization around shared goals
Build and mentor high-performing product teams that deliver innovation and operational excellence
Partner with executives across editorial, product, technology, and business to align strategies and priorities
Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, from C-suite presentations to product team strategy sessions
Qualification
Required
15+ years of product management and/or platform leadership experience, with at least 5 years at the executive level
Proven track record of leading large-scale platform initiatives across editorial, innovation, and performance domains
Expertise in leveraging AI/ML technologies to drive efficiency, innovation, and customer value
Exceptional strategic thinking with the ability to define and execute transformative visions
Strong executive communication and influencing skills, with experience managing diverse stakeholders
Deep understanding of digital content ecosystems, experimentation frameworks, and performance optimization
Experience building and scaling high-performing teams in complex, matrixed organizations
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
An employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
Paid holidays and sick time
Vacation
Company
Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$17.5BKey Investors
JP Morgan
2025-12-05Acquired
2025-06-09Post Ipo Debt· $17.5B
2005-07-15IPO
Leadership Team
David Zaslav
President and CEO
Mark Thompson
CEO
Recent News
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