Sr. Director, Podcasts

CNN

New York, NY, USA
Base: $156,100.00 - $289,900.00 py; bonus/equity: ...
Video and audio podcasting experience
Podcast portfolio management
Video-first podcast formats
This role is responsible for overseeing the strategy, development and production of CNN’s podcasts across video and audio, with a strong emphasis on video-first formats

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for overseeing the strategy, development and production of CNN’s podcasts across video and audio, with a strong emphasis on video-first formats.
  • The Senior Director of Podcasts will guide a portfolio of flagship news, franchise and personality-driven shows; raise creative and production standards; and ensure that CNN’s podcasts are distinctive, audience-focused and commercially viable.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

This role is responsible for overseeing the strategy, development and production of CNN’s podcasts across video and audio, with a strong emphasis on video-first formats.

Salary

Base: $156,100.00 - $289,900.00 per year; Bonus/Equity: annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives; Benefits: health insurance, wellness program, life/disability insurance, retirement savings, paid holidays/sick/vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Video and audio podcasting experience
  • Podcast portfolio management
  • Video-first podcast formats
  • Editorial judgment and storytelling
  • Audience insights and analytics

Nice-to-have

  • Thrives at intersection of journalism, audience, innovation
  • Collaborative, high-performing team culture
  • Change management in media environment

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years video journalism and podcasting experience
  • 5+ years leadership experience
  • Experience developing, launching, managing podcasts
  • Familiarity with distribution platforms

Work Rights

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