Company Overview

WarnerMedia showcases some of the most iconic and cherished entertainment, news and sports brands in the world, but we are much more than that. WarnerMedia is truly where art meets science. Our combination of cutting-edge technology and an unrivaled commitment to groundbreaking storytelling builds a sense of community and meaningful connection that is shaping the future of media. We create rewarding opportunities acrossour entire family of brands, while championinga spirit of inclusion, innovation, self-development and support. Join WarnerMedia as we think big, live true and make the stories that move the world.

This is our story.

CNN invented cable news in 1980, defined online news in 1995 and is now taking the next step in expanding what news can be by launching CNN+. With an unrivaled global reach, storytelling, and world class talent, we are building CNN+, a streaming product that will grow the reach and scope of the CNN brand in a way that no one else is doing.

We are journalists, designers, and technologists, all united by a powerful mission to inform, engage and empower the world. Join the most trusted and recognized name in news as we build our next chapter.

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The Job

In close partnership with the GM, CNN+, this role will help define the strategic direction of CNN's direct-to-consumer product and will own the product roadmap for the core areas of CNN+'s product experience. Passionate about consumers and building a best-in-class product experience, this position will drive the product vision for CNN+ across all functional execution areas.

As the leader of the CNN+ Product experience, this role will oversee the development and crafting of how users discover content, engage with features, how the product drives retention, the capabilities needed for the experience, and be accountable for the cohesion of that experience across platforms including the web, apps, connected TVs, third-party platforms, etc.

The Daily

• Oversee the global development of all CNN+ product strategy including growth, experience, international product, and CNN+ specific capabilities.
• Accountable for building, owning and executing against the product roadmap, including defining and articulating level of effort to inform timelines and prioritization effectively.
• Own the ongoing data-driven optimization of product/market fit and lead development of strategies that drive conversion, engagement, activation and retention within the CNN+ product.
• Be the ongoing advocate for customers on what problems the product is solving and how the vision for the product translates into an experience.
• Help drive functional excellence in partnership with other product leaders at CNN.
• Responsible for partnering with content teams to help shape what the content experience is like in the product, including defining rights parameters and packaging needs.
• Singular product voice on behalf of CNN+ who effectively partners with Marketing and other cross-functional teams to bring product capabilities to market.
• Partner closely with Technology, Data, Design, CNN Core and other key stakeholders to ensure consistent alignment on OKR setting, vision, prioritization, and timelines
• Consistently and clearly communicate to the organization on an ongoing basis the product capabilities, functionalities, and existing features so there is tight alignment across all cross-functional teams on what the users see and how they see it.
• Effectively lead and inspire an existing team of talented and passionate product managers.

The Essentials

• 15+ years of relevant experience in product management and product development.
  • 8 - 10 years in a leadership or management role, overseeing teams of product managers.
  • Previous exposure or significant stakeholdership in the global/international execution of product experiences a plus.

• Ability to lead, develop, and inspire a team of product managers toward a shared vision and goal in a product-led environment.
• Deep understanding of the technical capabilities necessary to achieve roadmap goals and the implications for how certain elements would potentially effect the ultimate product experience.
• Experience in agile development modules and environments.
• Demonstrated ability in articulating product strategies and overseeing the translation of those strategic goals into cohesive consumer product experiences.
• Comfortable with fast-paced environments with rapidly shifting priorities.
• Possesses excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communicator who appreciates the complexities of an organization with interdependent stakeholders with varying levels of previous exposure to product-led organizations.

The Perks

• Exclusive WarnerMedia events and advance screenings
• Paid time off every year to volunteer for eligible employees
• Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
• Access to in-house learning and development resources
• Part of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands

WarnerMedia 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 need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [email protected].