Overview Join to apply for the Technical Director, CNN role at CNN . 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 The Technical Director is responsible for switching fast paced live news, pre-taped shows and segments, and original programming which may include live special events. The TD is a leader among the technical crew in the control room who communicates effectively with our editorial, engineering, and design partners. Be prepared to join a team of Technical Directors who are highly skilled, prepared, creative, and collaborative. Responsibilities include switching fast-paced live news broadcasts, pre-productions and taped programs on a Grass Valley Kayenne switcher; accurately receiving instructions from Director to call up cameras, remotes, graphics, video, still images, and various other sources; routing sources/images to studio monitors; occasionally directing short interviews or other tapings; building visual effects using the production switcher; cataloging and organizing effects for easy recall by TD team; performing general operator level maintenance as required to maintain equipment operation; offering creative ideas to Directors, Producers, Engineers and Management to help create new workflows; collaborating with Graphics department and editorial partners; communicating with management on goals and/or training needs to ensure growth in skillset; staying abreast of industry advancements and new technology; documenting all on/off air and equipment discrepancies; actively contributing to SOP, workflow, and show report documentation; attending and contributing to production or project meetings; serving as a technical lead and assisting the technical crew during the show to ensure they perform to acceptable standards; and providing peer-to-peer training support to team members and new hires. Qualifications & Experience Minimum of 4 years of industry experience in a live news environment; ability to work in a high pressure, 24/7 news environment; operational knowledge of all control room positions; familiar with all aspects of live television and pre/post-production; modern knowledge of control room computer systems; significant industry experience directing and technical directing in a live news environment; experience with computerized automation news systems; a desire to learn new technologies, processes and/or procedures as they are implemented and willingness to work in other areas as assigned. How We Get Things Done 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 insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in day-to-day work. 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 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, 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. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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