Job Description

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 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. Your New Role... CNN is looking for a bold, user-obsessed Vice President of Product Management for Engagement to lead the transformation of our digital products across web, mobile, and connected TV (CTV)—ensuring they evolve into deeply engaging, personalized experiences that serve our users' needs and set a new standard for how users connect with our brand. This executive will also play a critical role in shaping and executing the engagement strategy for our forthcoming streaming service, delivering compelling experiences that drive long-term value. This person will define and lead the engagement product vision for all platforms, focusing on user lifecycle, content discovery, behavioral triggers, and repeat usage—while simultaneously laying the foundation for success in a competitive streaming landscape. This person will be responsible for functional excellence in the Engagement team and for managing trade-offs and for partnering across the company to drive user habituation and engagement. Your Role Accountabilities...

• Lead the transformation of our digital platforms (web, mobile, and CTV) to deliver intuitive, engaging, and user-first experiences that increase satisfaction and frequency of use.
• Architect the engagement strategy for our forthcoming streaming service, including onboarding, recommendations, personalization, watch behavior, and repeat use.
• Build and scale a world-class product team that is user-first and data-driven.
• Define and track north-star engagement metrics across platforms and lifecycle stages; use insights to inform roadmaps and performance iteration.
• Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Editorial, Growth Marketing, and Data Science to deliver platform innovations that serve both editorial integrity and audience needs.
• Drive cross-functional alignment on strategic initiatives that grow daily active users, and session depth.
• Represent the product strategy to senior leadership and executive stakeholders; clearly articulate trade-offs, user impacts, and business value.
• Inspire innovation by staying current with industry trends in streaming, news, and digital media.

Qualifications & Experience...

• 12+ years in product management, with extensive leadership experience in engagement or growth roles across digital platforms.
• Proven success transforming web, mobile, or OTT/CTV experiences to drive meaningful audience growth and product satisfaction.
• Deep understanding of behavioral engagement levers, lifecycle retention, and personalized content ecosystems. Deep experience with data-driven insights and performance to guide decision-making, leaning heavily on AI/ML tools to create efficiency and depth of understanding regarding user behavior and platform performance.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a proven ability to turn data into action.
• Experience launching or scaling a streaming or subscription product preferred.
• Executive presence and exceptional communication skills; able to lead through influence across diverse teams and functions.
• Proven success managing complex work and delivering results on time. Aggressive about goals and managing tradeoffs. Collaborated cross functionally, working with other functions and squads to shared success. Ruthlessly focused on delivering strategic, impactful work.
• Experience building and managing high-performing teams in the past.

Bonus Points...

• Experience building platform-wide personalization or recommendation systems
• Familiarity with live or breaking news experiences, video platforms, or ad-supported streaming models
• MBA or equivalent strategic training

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 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. 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: $228,200.00 - $423,800.00 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Warner Media, LLC.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, Local area,

Similar Jobs