Photojournalist, CNN DC

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.

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Your New Role...

CNN Photojournalists are responsible for recording images to illustrate CNN news events and stories. Photojournalists record, transmit and edit events and stories to the highest ethical, aesthetic, editorial and technical standards using the latest technology. They are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days per week

Your Role Accountabilities...

Visual Content Production: Demonstrates advanced lighting, photography and

storytelling skills. Able to gather and edit quality visual content and sound under deadline, for multiple platforms, as a one-person crew or as a collaborator on a team. Keeps abreast of evolving technologies and concepts while seeking opportunities to adapt them for the benefit of the production.

Editorial Contribution: Has a keen news awareness for the stories on which they are assigned. The Photojournalist is expected to be an editorial contributor to the team on which they are working or to report out relevant information to the network as a whole. This position takes initiative to pitch, produce, and creatively tell relevant stories and/or ideas for all platforms.

Gear maintenance: Maintains all gear including crew vehicles, working with

appropriate departments to keep all gear up to date and in working order. Able to trouble-shoot quickly and effectively.

Administrative: Responsible for accounting of all expenses on corporate credit

cards and submitting them in a timely manner per company guidelines. Accounts for working hours via internal tracking and reporting applications. Keeps all relevant credentials current.

Travel: A Photojournalist is expected to travel to a variety of news events often with little to no advance notice. They are responsible for gathering, packing, and

transporting production appropriate gear as well as arranging logistics including airfare, rental vehicle, and lodging.

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, 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.

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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: $70,004.00 - $130,008.00 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.