Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Principal Product Manager
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., New York, NY
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.
Your New Role
You will be based in NYC or Atlanta:
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.
CNN is looking for a Principal Product Manager for New Businesses. The New Businesses team will be leading the creation of new, standalone products at CNN, and focused on the creation of separate, non-news experiences that can help enrich our users' lives and drive the subscription business.
The ideal candidate has an understanding of creating 0-1 products and new product development, subscription businesses, and partnership with editorial organizations. You should also have an entrepreneurial mindset and thrive in an environment that is constantly changing.
Your Role Accountabilities:
Qualifications & Experience:
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 the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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: $189,700.00 - $352,300.00 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.
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.
Your New Role
You will be based in NYC or Atlanta:
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.
CNN is looking for a Principal Product Manager for New Businesses. The New Businesses team will be leading the creation of new, standalone products at CNN, and focused on the creation of separate, non-news experiences that can help enrich our users' lives and drive the subscription business.
The ideal candidate has an understanding of creating 0-1 products and new product development, subscription businesses, and partnership with editorial organizations. You should also have an entrepreneurial mindset and thrive in an environment that is constantly changing.
Your Role Accountabilities:
- Be a key member of CNN's New Businesses team, driving subscription growth through non-news and standalone products.
- Collaborate with design, engineering, editorial, and senior leadership to translate strategic initiatives into best-in-class product experiences.
- Partner with stakeholders (research, design, technology, content, senior leadership) to define the Product roadmap, aligning with user needs, value propositions, and market opportunities.
- Translate business needs and user insights into clear, prioritized and actionable product requirements, balancing input from various teams.
- Manage trade-offs during requirement reviews to ensure product releases meet business goals.
- Define key performance indicators and use data to make informed Product and Business decisions.
- Be part of a cross-functional team focused on rapid prototyping to test and validate product features, and proofs of concept.
- Collaborate with design and user research on testing and research plans.
- Innovate and push the boundaries of CNN's business, encouraging a launch-learn-iterate approach.
- Foster a collaborative environment with engineers, ensuring continuous feedback for maximum impact.
- Be a self-starter, able to manage projects and deadlines while adapting as needed.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Overall Experience: You have 11+ years of digital product management/development experience.
- Implements activities that impact the critical directions of the organization.
- Leads product management activities and influence product strategy and planning decisions for the most business critical, strategic, complex, and high-risk products.
- Serves as a subject matter expert to assist other product managers in the
resolution of highly complex, high-risk, and/or business critical problems. - Makes recommendations on increased or decreased investment levels in product based on metrics and overall market potential.
- Responsible for performance and achieving goals for a strategic product area. Responsible for product ideation and planning and delivery of key results.
- Develops detailed key qualitative and quantitative metrics for product area.
- Works with a wide range of cross-functional partners to ensure that products get to market per specifications, within budget, and on schedule.
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 the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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: $189,700.00 - $352,300.00 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.