Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are When we say, the stuff dreams are made of, were not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms an... JBRN1_UKTJ
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… We’re seeking a Director of Digital Programming, Weekends to report into the VP of Programming and lead the editorial team responsible for curating and optimising the content experience across our core digital surfaces — web, mobile web, and mobile apps — for a 24/7 global news organisation. This role is at the intersection of journalism, audience behaviour, and product innovation. The ideal candidate brings sharp editorial judgment, strong people leadership, and a strategic mindset grounded in data. You ensure our digital front doors consistently reflect the urgency, depth, and breadth of our journalism — and that they serve the evolving needs of our audiences around the clock. The Weekend Director will play a critical role helping to develop and lead execution of the weekend homepage strategy. Please note: This role is based out of our London newsroom, working a 4-day, 40-hour week inclusive of Saturday and Sunday. Your Role Accountabilities… Lead a team of editors programming the organisation’s home and front-door digital experiences (web, mobile web, and app) Guide programming strategy across formats — including live video, text, audio, and visuals — ensuring each is optimised Exercise strong editorial judgment in real-time, particularly during high-pressure breaking news and questions of content hierarchy, timing and rotation Ensure content selection aligns with core editorial values while meeting the needs of users (Catch me up, Take me deeper, Entertain me) Frame stories with clarity, accuracy and impact, including writing or approving high-quality headlines, teases, and promotional language Demonstrate ability to make sophisticated editorial decisions and seamlessly curate across live, text, visual and video formats Monitor real-time analytics to inform programming decisions and adjust content placement dynamically, partnering with the Audience, Data, and Research teams to deepen understanding of audience segments and consumption habits Manage and mentor a distributed editorial team, providing direction, feedback, and growth opportunities Qualifications
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are When we say, the stuff dreams are made of, were not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms an... JBRN1_UKTJ
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are When we say, the stuff dreams are made of, were not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs 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 whats 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 its like to work atCNN, follow @WBDLife onInstagramandX! Your New Role Were seeking aDirector of Digital Programming, Weekendsto report into the VP of Programming and lead the editorial team responsible for curating and optimising the content experience across our core digital surfaces web, mobile web, and mobile apps for a 24/7 global news organisation. This role is at the intersection ofjournalism, audience behaviour, and product innovation. The ideal candidate brings sharp editorial judgment, strong people leadership, and a strategic mindset grounded in data. You ensure our digital front doors consistently reflect the urgency, depth, and breadth of our journalism and that they serve the evolving needs of our audiences around the clock. The Weekend Director will play a critical role helping to develop and lead execution of the weekend homepage strategy. Please note: This role is based out of our London newsroom, working a 4-day, 40-hour week inclusive of Saturday and Sunday. Your Role Accountabilities Lead a team of editors programming the organisations home and front-door digital experiences (web, mobile web, and app) Guide programming strategy across formats including live video, text, audio, and visuals ensuring each is optimised Exercise strong editorial judgment in real-time, particularly during high-pressure breaking news and questions of content hierarchy, timing and rotation Ensure content selection aligns with core editorial values while meeting the needs of users (Catch me up, Take me deeper, Entertain me) Frame stories with clarity, accuracy and impact, including writing or approving high-quality headlines, teases, and promotional language Demonstrate ability to make sophisticated editorial decisions and seamlessly curate across live, text, visual and video formats Monitor real-time analytics to inform programming decisions and adjust content placement dynamically, partnering with the Audience, Data, and Research teams to deepen understanding of audience segments and consumption habits Manage and mentor a distributed editorial team, providing direction, feedback, and growth opportunities Qualifications
