Director, VOD & Streaming

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Your New Role...

CNN is seeking a Director to lead the execution of premium, high-impact video series across its streaming platform. This role sits at the center of CNN's VOD and streaming strategy, overseeing a growing slate of series and managing a team of Senior Managers, Senior Producers, Producers, and Associate Producers.

Reporting to the Executive Producer, VOD & Streaming, the Director will serve as a key operational and creative leader-responsible for translating development concepts into high-quality, scalable productions. This role partners closely with Development, Editorial, and Platform teams to ensure CNN's video output is distinctive, efficient, and audience-first.

• Lead Series Production Strategy & Execution
• Oversee end-to-end production across a portfolio of original video series, from greenlight through delivery
• Ensure projects are executed on time, on budget, and at a high editorial and creative standard
• Establish and maintain production workflows that support scale, speed, and quality
• Manage, develop, and nurture production teams
• Structure teams and assign resources across series based on priority, complexity, and cadence
• Mentor and develop team members, building a strong pipeline of production talent
• Lead staffing decisions across series and projects
• Balance workload across teams, proactively identifying gaps or risks
• Drive creative excellence in execution
• Partner with Development to bring new concepts to life, ensuring ideas translate effectively into production
• Provide editorial and creative guidance at key stages (pitch, pre-production, rough cut, final delivery)
• Uphold CNN's standards for storytelling, reporting, and visual quality
• Work closely with Development, Editorial, Audience, and teams to align on priorities and distribution strategy
• Serve as the primary bridge between idea generation and execution
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders on timelines, tradeoffs, and production needs
• Act as a senior leader on the team
• Serve as a key escalation point for production and team challenges
• Help define and evolve team workflows, and best practices
• Step in as needed to represent the team in cross-org conversations

• 12+ years of experience in video production, with a focus on series, franchises, or recurring formats
• 5+ years in a management and leadership role
• Proven experience managing teams and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong editorial judgment and storytelling instincts, with an understanding of news and premium video
• Experience building and scaling production workflows in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to balance creative ambition with operational realities
• Excellent communication and leadership skills