Production Assistant (Temporary)

Role Overview

Warner Bros. Discovery is hiring a temporary Production Assistant to support the Anderson Cooper 360 team within CNN. This position is centered on research-heavy work and helps the team with both creative development and day-to-day coordination.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct research-driven work each day, including talent and intellectual property ideas, story development, and related tasks.
• Assist with organizational and administrative duties for the team as needed.
• Stay adaptable, manage time well, and maintain a strong focus on accuracy and detailed organization.

Experience and Qualifications

• Previous development experience or a clear interest in non-fiction programming is preferred.
• Background in research, including the use of online databases, is important.
• Knowledge of U.S. politics, journalism, and the non-fiction television space is expected.
• Strong communication, people skills, and organizational ability are required.
• The ideal candidate is highly organized, inventive in solving problems, works well with a team, and brings a flexible, positive attitude.
• Comfort working across multiple tasks in a fast-moving, high-pressure environment is essential.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base pay range for this role is $35,360 to $50,700. Additional rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Employees may also be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, wellness support, life and disability coverage, retirement savings, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

Warner Bros. Discovery is an equal opportunity employer and considers candidates based on merit. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected category. Candidates who need accommodations during the hiring process can request assistance through the company’s accessibility process.

Guiding Principles

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