Executive Assistant, CNN

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… The Executive Assistant will be a trusted partner to the Head of CNN Originals and Talent Development, providing high-touch administrative support in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. This person will own a complex and ever-shifting calendar, coordinate seamless travel and meeting logistics, manage expenses, and serve as a steady point of contact for internal teams, executives, and high-profile talent. Success in this role requires sharp judgment, exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to proactively anticipate need. The right candidate is equally comfortable operating independently and collaborating as part of a broader team and is flexible to handle requests outside of standard hours when the business demands it. Your Role Accountabilities… Executive Support — Manage a demanding, constantly evolving Outlook calendar for an EVP level executive. Schedule meetings, coordinate across stakeholders, and ensure meetings and presentations run flawlessly from start to finish. Communications & Liaison — Answer and screen calls, route inquiries, and respond to internal and external requests with professionalism. Serve as a trusted liaison between the executive and internal teams as well as external partners, agencies, producers and journalists. Meeting & Document Preparation — Organize and support meetings end-to-end, including agendas, minutes, and follow-ups. Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and briefing materials. Travel & Expense Management — Arrange domestic and international travel in line with corporate policy, anticipating changes in a dynamic production environment. Process expenses promptly and accurately in Concur. Office & Event Support — Greet guests, maintain office supplies, and support executive meetings and CNN events as needed. Special Projects — Take on ad-hoc projects and assignments that support the executive, the team, or the broader CNN organization. Team Coordination — Oversee PTO planning, backfill coverage, and onboarding of additional administrative support to ensure uninterrupted service. Act as a go-to resource for administrative questions, helping the broader team troubleshoot and improve how we work. Your Qualifications & Experience… 5+ years of experience supporting senior leaders or executives, ideally in media, news, politics, or entertainment. Bachelor's degree preferred. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office — Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. A proactive, detail-obsessed mindset with strong prioritization instincts. Polished judgment and discretion when working with executives and high-profile talent. Flexibility to handle off-hours requests as the role requires. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to thrive both independently and as part of a team. Additional Information Interest in journalism, current affairs, and/or media production is a plus. Hybrid work environment: a mix of in-office and remote days each week. 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 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: $71,261.00 - $132,342.00 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.