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Senior Vice President, Platforms, CNN Digital Products & Services

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of. 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.

Your new role We are CNN. THE WORLD'S MOST ESSENTIAL AND ENGAGING SOURCE OF DIGITAL NEWS. We are in the midst of rapid transformation and need our next generation of innovators, makers, and dreamers who will lead and drive our growth. We aim to make the world a better, more connected place.

We are seeking a visionary and strategic product leader to serve as Senior Vice President, Product Management, Platforms. This executive will oversee the platforms that power our editorial, innovation, and performance capabilities, setting a transformative vision that accelerates our ability to create world-class digital experiences. The SVP of Platforms will play a central role in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to drive efficiency, unlock innovation, and enable smarter, faster decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate combines deep product leadership with strong executive communication skills and a proven track record of managing complex stakeholders to deliver impact at scale.

Your role accountabilities

• Own the strategy and roadmap for core editorial platforms, including the CMS and related tools that empower journalists, editors, and content creators.
• Integrate AI-powered capabilities (e.g., content tagging, recommendations, workflow automation, assistive tools) to enhance usability, efficiency, and storytelling capabilities.
• Partner closely with editorial leadership to align platform direction with newsroom needs while maintaining editorial integrity.
• Lead the development and evolution of internal tools that accelerate innovation, including experimentation platforms, feature flagging, and data-driven decision-making frameworks.
• Harness AI to optimize testing, personalization, and predictive insights, creating a culture of rapid iteration and smarter experimentation.
• Ensure the platforms integrate seamlessly into product workflows, enabling teams to move faster and deliver higher-impact outcomes.
• Set the vision for site and app performance, balancing speed, stability, and scalability to deliver exceptional user experiences across devices.
• Leverage AI-driven monitoring, diagnostics, and optimization tools to ensure platforms meet or exceed industry benchmarks.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and product teams to embed performance goals and intelligent automation into product development processes.
• Establish a bold, transformative vision for Platforms that galvanizes the organization around shared goals.
• Build and mentor high-performing product teams that deliver innovation and operational excellence.
• Partner with executives across editorial, product, technology, and business to align strategies and priorities.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, from C-suite presentations to product team strategy sessions.

Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years of product management and/or platform leadership experience, with at least 5 years at the executive level.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale platform initiatives across editorial, innovation, and performance domains.
• Expertise in leveraging AI/ML technologies to drive efficiency, innovation, and customer value.
• Exceptional strategic thinking with the ability to define and execute transformative visions.
• Strong executive communication and influencing skills, with experience managing diverse stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of digital content ecosystems, experimentation frameworks, and performance optimization.
• Experience building and scaling high-performing teams in complex, matrixed organizations.

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 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: $350,000.00 - $650,000.00 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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