Senior Manager, Concept Development

Warner Bros. Discovery•New York, NY

2d•$137,900 - $256,100

About The Position

The CNN Global Productions team is seeking a creative and strategic professional to help develop innovative, revenue-driving sponsorship opportunities across CNN's platforms. Working closely with editorial, advertising sales, and audience development teams, this role will create cross-platform concepts that connect brands with CNN's world-class content and audiences. The ideal candidate enjoys shaping compelling proposals, contributing to high-profile pitches, and bringing new ideas to life.

Requirements

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across a variety of audiences.
Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, with experience partnering across teams and influencing stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to navigate complex situations, solve problems, and drive solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Experience developing and delivering clear, compelling presentations, proposals, and communications.
Highly adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities and business needs.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize work and execute with efficiency.

Responsibilities

Develop innovative, revenue-driving sponsorship concepts and integrated storytelling opportunities that align with CNN's brand and business objectives
Lead the development of mid-level pitch opportunities and contribute to high-profile client proposals in partnership with editorial and sales teams.
Create engaging cross-platform programs across linear, digital, mobile, and social platforms.
Collaborate with content, sales, audience development, and research partners to identify audience insights and inform strategic recommendations.
Ensure all concepts, proposals, and programs reflect CNN's editorial standards and brand guidelines.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Provide strategic input on content trends, media opportunities, and sponsorship approaches to support business growth.
Leverage research and audience insights to identify opportunities, strengthen proposals, and measure concept performance.