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