Concept Development Associate

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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.

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Your New Role…

The Concept Development Associate is responsible for supporting CNN Concept Development group. Working with editorial, advertising sales and Insights to help develop new revenue-driving cross-platform projects.

Working with teams across multiple time zones, they will assist in liaising with CNN's commercial teams, including taking briefs, preparing pitches and developing proactive opportunities.

With the Strategic Insights team, they will research and develop proposals for growth opportunities with new markets, new products and editorial projects.

Your Role Accountabilities…

Concept Development

Works with the development team and content editors to develop revenue-driving concepts and story examples that are true to the CNN Brand and are highly integrated with unique, creative, doable executions.

Develops engaging and innovative products for all platforms including linear, digital, mobile, and social.

Ensure CNN’s standards are implemented across all projects and proposals.

Strategic Thinking

Research digital media landscape, products, and regions to assess growth opportunity.

Works closely with Strategic Insights team and ad sales in research projects, identifying areas of improvement for research output and information need.

Is able to break down complex problems / tasks into manageable parts and allocates own time efficiently.

Understands and utilizes project management tools and techniques to meet project deadlines.

Processes paperwork and other information in a timely manner

Demonstrates completeness and attention to detail.

Follows up in an efficient manner.

Communication (Written and Verbal)

Outstanding communication skills

Informs people of decisions, changes, and other relevant information on a timely basis.

Demonstrates active listening by conveying an accurate understanding of others’ messages.

Speaks effectively one-on-one and in groups.

Makes effective presentations.

Writes clear, well-organized reports and memos using appropriate style, grammar, and tone.

Influence & Interpersonal Effectiveness

Consciously works to build rapport through understanding, and adapting own personal style to the attitudes, interests, needs, and perspectives of others.

Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with peers, employees, management, and others.

Effectively manages conflict; brings conflict into the open and arrives at constructive or win / win solutions.

Understands organization’s information structure (key decision makers, influencers, etc.) and uses it to accomplish goals mutually beneficial to both the individual and the organization.

Networks within and outside the organization effectively

Flexibility / Adaptability

Is open to influence and ideas other than his / her own.

Adapts well to changes at work.

Uses appropriate flexibility when applying rules / procedures to accomplish organization’s larger objectives.

Changes own behaviour or approach to suit the situation.

Appreciates and uses diversity / difference to manage his / her operation.

Qualifications & Experience…

A degree or equivalent

Strong experience in digital media, geared towards features content.

Experience developing projects within a content owner, commercial or agency environment.

Experience researching and scoping digital projects.

Experience collaborating with varied teams, ideally remote teams.

Strong knowledge of digital media landscape, platforms, and markets

A positive attitude with a creative and pragmatic approach to problem-solving on the fly

Ability to manage many projects simultaneously.

Ability to get things done and deliver results.

Fluent English

Other languages are desirable but not required.

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom

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Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.

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

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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 : $51,520.00 - $95,680.00 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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