About this role
Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.
Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.
Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.
If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!
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.ㅤ
Your New Role…
CNN is seeking a Senior Manager to lead a flexible, cross-functional production team supporting original video development, recurring franchises, and strategic streaming initiatives across CNN’s VOD and streaming portfolio.
Reporting to the Executive Producer, VOD & Streaming, this role will oversee a shared team of Producers, Associate Producers, and Senior Producers responsible for both day-to-day series execution and early-stage development support. The Senior Manager will play a critical role in scaling production resources across projects, helping teams move fluidly between pilot development, active production, and franchise growth.
This role requires a highly collaborative leader who can balance editorial judgment, production oversight, and operational agility in a fast-moving environment. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable managing workflows, shaping storytelling, and stepping into productions as needed to support high-priority projects and evolving team needs.
Your Role Accountabilities…
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Lead and manage a cross-functional team of Producers, Associate Producers, and Senior Producers supporting CNN’s streaming and VOD slate.
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Allocate resources across projects and series based on production priorities, development needs, and team capacity.
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Provide mentorship, editorial feedback, and career development support to team members across production and development workstreams.
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Foster a collaborative team culture that encourages flexibility, creativity, and operational excellence.
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Oversee execution across a range of recurring formats, explainers, and premium video projects.
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Partner closely with Directors, Development teams, and Editorial stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and at a high creative standard.
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Provide editorial guidance on scripts, story structure, visual execution, and final delivery.
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Step into productions as needed to support launches, high-priority initiatives, staffing gaps, or complex editorial workflows.
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Act as a secondary lead on select franchise productions, helping provide oversight and continuity across the broader streaming portfolio.
Qualifications & Experience…
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8+ years of experience in video production, digital media, or streaming content, with experience overseeing recurring series, explainers, or franchise-based programming.
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3+ years of management experience leading producers, editors, or cross-functional creative teams.
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Strong editorial judgment and storytelling instincts, particularly within news, explainers, or premium nonfiction video.
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Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced production environment.
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Demonstrated ability to balance hands-on production problem solving with long-term operational planning.
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Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to navigate shifting priorities and production demands.
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Familiarity with Adobe Premiere and modern collaborative production workflows.
About Skydance
Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.
Some Important Details
We embrace 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. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable 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.
Hiring
Salary
Range: $110,320.00 - $204,880.00 per year
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation, or a range thereof, for roles where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package. 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.