Producer (Temporary)

Warner Bros. Discovery•Washington, DC

About The Position

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are… When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next… From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. Your New Role… CNN seeks a temporary Producer to join the team of State of the Union with Jake Tapper & Dana Bash! Your Role Accountabilities… Must be able work a weekend schedule or extended schedule as the news cycle and deadlines require. This person must have exceptionally strong news judgment and a demonstrated interest in politics and public affairs with a particular strength in high-profile interview writing. The Producer will help generate unique angles and creative guest ideas for Sunday's program and write rigorous questions for the anchor. We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and flexible candidate with strong multi-tasking skills for our live program. This person will also help to grow the show's digital footprint. Your Qualifications & Experience… 3+ years of news production or related experience A bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience. Control room experience required. Experience in show production and script review Live line producing and experience handling breaking news, a proven ability to work well under pressure and deadline. Strong writing and production skills Outstanding judgment, critical and strategic thinking, organization skills, and an ability to be persistent yet diplomatic. Field and tape producing experience strongly suggested. Additional Information On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here. Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands. How We Get Things Done… This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview. Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law. If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

Requirements

3+ years of news production or related experience
Control room experience required.
Experience in show production and script review
Live line producing and experience handling breaking news, a proven ability to work well under pressure and deadline.
Strong writing and production skills
Outstanding judgment, critical and strategic thinking, organization skills, and an ability to be persistent yet diplomatic.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience.
Field and tape producing experience strongly suggested.

Responsibilities

Must be able work a weekend schedule or extended schedule as the news cycle and deadlines require.
This person must have exceptionally strong news judgment and a demonstrated interest in politics and public affairs with a particular strength in high-profile interview writing.
The Producer will help generate unique angles and creative guest ideas for Sunday's program and write rigorous questions for the anchor.
This person will also help to grow the show's digital footprint.