Director, VOD & Streaming
About The Position
Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Director to lead the execution of premium, high-impact video series across its streaming platform. This role sits at the center of CNN’s VOD and streaming strategy, overseeing a growing slate of series and managing a team of Senior Managers, Senior Producers, Producers, and Associate Producers. Reporting to the Executive Producer, VOD & Streaming, the Director will serve as a key operational and creative leader—responsible for translating development concepts into high-quality, scalable productions. This role partners closely with Development, Editorial, and Platform teams to ensure CNN’s video output is distinctive, efficient, and audience-first.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in video production, with a focus on series, franchises, or recurring formats
- 5+ years in a management and leadership role
- Proven experience managing teams and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong editorial judgment and storytelling instincts, with an understanding of news and premium video
- Experience building and scaling production workflows in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to balance creative ambition with operational realities
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end production across a portfolio of original video series, from greenlight through delivery
- Ensure projects are executed on time, on budget, and at a high editorial and creative standard
- Establish and maintain production workflows that support scale, speed, and quality
- Manage, develop, and nurture production teams
- Structure teams and assign resources across series based on priority, complexity, and cadence
- Mentor and develop team members, building a strong pipeline of production talent
- Lead staffing decisions across series and projects
- Balance workload across teams, proactively identifying gaps or risks
- Partner with Development to bring new concepts to life, ensuring ideas translate effectively into production
- Provide editorial and creative guidance at key stages (pitch, pre-production, rough cut, final delivery)
- Uphold CNN’s standards for storytelling, reporting, and visual quality
- Work closely with Development, Editorial, Audience, and teams to align on priorities and distribution strategy
- Serve as the primary bridge between idea generation and execution
- Communicate clearly with stakeholders on timelines, tradeoffs, and production needs
- Act as a senior leader on the team
- Serve as a key escalation point for production and team challenges
- Help define and evolve team workflows, and best practices
- Step in as needed to represent the team in cross-org conversations
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- an employee wellness program
- life and disability insurance
- a retirement savings plan
- paid holidays and sick time and vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
