Technical Production Manager, CNN Job at Warner Bros Discovery, Washington DC

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  • Warner Bros Discovery
  • Washington DC

Job Description

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.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram ( and X ( !

Your New Role…

CNN is the world's most essential and engaging source of video and digital news, and we're embarking on a crucial mission to invent the next generation of news and information experiences to inform, engage, and empower the world. We have a unique ability to marry content, design, product, and technology to spark connection, fulfill utility, and build community. With our consumer and facts-first strategy, we’re developing new platforms and formats that put CNN’s talent, expertise, and content programming directly in the hands of consumers.

As a Technical Production Manager, you are the eyes, ears and heart of a TV production! You are the backbone of production, coordinating every detail in CNN's live control rooms.

Your Role Accountabilities…

  • Working with editorial & production to book studios and live locations

  • Roll satellite trucks for field production for live air

  • Facilitating technical & logistical traffic to support live news shows

  • Safeguard CNN air ensuring that feeds meet CNN quality standards

  • Working with show directors to set-up look of live shots

  • Assigning, establishing and coordinating IFB and PL lines in the live control room

  • Being responsible for managing & maintaining control room intercom show files and incoming router assignments

  • Supporting editorial & production staff on use of control room technology

Qualifications & Experience…

  • You've worked in live TV production for 5 years

  • Experience in television news production is required.

  • Must have a strong command of news programming and be a voracious consumer of news and video content in its many forms.

  • An ideal candidate must also have superior editorial judgment.

  • You're a news junkie

  • You have technical know-how and strong communications skills

  • An ability to work in a high pressure, 24/7 news environment

  • You have a strong working knowledge of AZ Edit, Evertz multi-viewers and iNews

  • An undergraduate degree or relevant experience with lines, satellites and technical facilities

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 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 the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $70,700.00 - $131,300.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, 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.

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