Executive Producer
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About the Role
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.
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***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
CNN Global Productions is seeking an Executive Producer based in Abu Dhabi to shape and deliver premium storytelling across the Middle East.
This role plays a central part in developing sponsored and unsponsored feature content that reflects the region’s complexity, creativity and global impact.
You will guide multi-platform productions from concept to delivery, working closely with regional and global partners to bring distinctive stories to CNN’s audiences.
If you are motivated by collaborative journalism and high‑quality storytelling, we would welcome your application.
Your Role Accountabilities
- Oversee the delivery of CNN Global Productions content across the Middle East, ensuring premium editorial quality and operational excellence.
- Identify opportunities to expand existing sponsorships and develop new programme, show and series concepts.
- Devise content strategies for sponsored and unsponsored feature campaigns using audience insights and performance data
- Commission and oversee multi-platform content from pitch to wrap, including productions filmed on location across the region and internationally.
- Partner closely with CNN editorial teams, section editors and on-air talent to align projects with wider editorial and audience growth priorities.
- Coordinate production planning, logistics and risk management, ensuring compliance with CNN Standards & Practices and regional regulatory requirements.
- Oversee production budgets, tracking spend throughout campaigns to ensure delivery on time and within agreed targets.
- Act as a senior editorial liaison with network leadership and, when required, cover responsibilities for the Executive Director of Content Creation.
Qualifications & Experience
- Extensive experience in an editorial leadership role within digital-first, multi-platform content creation, with a background in producing and commissioning premium feature content across news, business, travel, style and sport for a global audience.
- Deep Middle East regional expertise, including business and economic literacy, awareness of regional geopolitics and security considerations, and strong cultural understanding.
- Strong knowledge of international newsgathering and feature production practices, including editorial standards and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to guide, support and develop multi‑disciplinary editorial teams while delivering content against defined performance goals and audience insights.
- Arabic and/or other regional languages are desirable.
- #CCE
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important!
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 some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day.
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 take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability 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.
Job Details
Role Level: Not Applicable Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Company Website: http://www.cnn.com Job Function: Event & Entertainment Management Company Industry/
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