Director geo strategy & Operations, Cnn Digital Products & Services

CNN

Multiple Locations
$147,000.00 - $273,000.00 salary py; other rewards...
On-site
Generative ai platforms strategy
Video-first search ecosystems
Technical readiness and systems oversight
CNN is seeking a Director of GEO Strategy & Operations to lead its strategy for digital discovery platforms in a rapidly evolving media landscape. The role demands extensive experience in technical search and platform strategy, focusing on competitive positioning and operational excellence

Job Summary

  • The Director of GEO Strategy & Operations leads CNN’s strategy for generative and evolving discovery platforms, defining how CNN competes across evolving landscapes, AI-driven answer engines, and video-first ecosystems.
  • This role is responsible for translating platform evolution into strategic implications for CNN, establishing priorities and explicit tradeoffs across discovery surfaces.
  • The position requires overseeing technical GEO readiness, defining requirements for schema, metadata systems, and ensuring CNN is positioned competitively in AI citation and emerging ranking systems.

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CNN is seeking a Director of GEO Strategy & Operations to lead its strategy for digital discovery platforms in a rapidly evolving media landscape. The role demands extensive experience in technical search and platform strategy, focusing on competitive positioning and operational excellence.

Salary

$147,000.00 - $273,000.00 salary per year; Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards; health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Generative AI platforms strategy
  • Video-first search ecosystems
  • Technical readiness and systems oversight
  • Cross-functional partnership and governance
  • Measurement and impact framework development

Nice-to-have

  • Storytelling and innovation focus
  • Thriving and growing professional environment
  • Connecting the world through digital news

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years in technical search, platform strategy, digital product, or discovery-focused roles
  • Proven track record developing platform strategies in fast-changing ecosystems
  • Experience building or overseeing technical optimization programs
  • Deep understanding of Traditional search ranking systems, generative AI discovery models and answer engines
  • Strong analytical orientation and comfort with data platforms

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