Warner Bros. Discovery · 9 hours ago
Vice President, Programming
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$136K/yr - $254K/yr
10+ years expWarner Bros. Discovery is a leading media company known for its iconic content and brands. CNN is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Vice President, Programming, responsible for shaping and executing the strategic vision for CNN’s digital platforms, ensuring they meet audience needs while upholding editorial excellence.
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Responsibilities
Set and drive the strategic vision for CNN’s homepage and related entry points, ensuring they serve both editorial and audience goals while supporting revenue and subscription strategies
Collaborate closely with editorial, product, design, engineering, audience development, and growth marketing teams to build experiences that enhance user engagement and reflect the full breadth of CNN’s journalism
Define success metrics for homepage performance, balancing qualitative editorial impact with quantitative engagement and conversion outcomes
Lead innovation in storytelling presentation, packaging, and promotion across CNN’s homepages and apps, leveraging data, design thinking, and emerging technologies. Chart the future of CNN’s home surfaces
Lead strategic thinking around distribution operations, bringing together cross-functional plans for content priorities
Ensure editorial rigor and brand consistency across all homepage surfaces, maintaining CNN’s standards of accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity
Champion audience needs, using research, analytics, and experimentation to deepen understanding of user behaviors and preferences
Foster cross-functional collaboration to align homepage strategy with broader network goals, from breaking news coverage to audience growth initiatives
Manage and mentor a high-performing team of editorial and strategy professionals focused on homepage content, programming, and experience optimization
Represent the homepage vision across the organization, influencing senior stakeholders and contributing to CNN’s overall digital strategy
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in digital media, editorial strategy, or product-driven journalism roles, with at least 5 years in senior leadership
Proven track record of editorial excellence and news judgment in a fast-paced, high-profile newsroom
Demonstrated success in collaborating with product, engineering, and design teams to develop audience-centered digital experiences
Deep understanding of audience behavior and content consumption across devices and platforms
Strong data literacy and comfort using analytics to inform strategy and decision-making
Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Creative, strategic thinker with a passion for innovation in digital storytelling
Commitment to CNN's values of accuracy, independence, and journalistic rigor
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
H1B Sponsorship
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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
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