Senior Manager, Content Design

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

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...

As Sr Manager, Content Design you are a member of the world-class CNN Digital Product Design Team, which is responsible for creating industry-leading user experiences engaged by millions across the globe. CNN is driven by a shared commitment to put our users at the center of the experiences we build and to push the boundaries on what an exceptional digital experience can be.

The Sr Manager, Content Design is an experienced leader who will work closely with design leadership and cross-functional partners to develop and lead end-to-end product content strategy from conception to launch. You will be a key member of the team and a strong advocate for content design. In this role you will have the opportunity to support the entirety of CNN’s digital experience, one of the most trusted news organizations in the world.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Define the practice of content strategy and design in our organization.

• Maintain and evolve voice and copy guidelines.

• Create, socialize, evangelize content strategy guidelines and processes for how the team will adopt and contribute.

• Create or contribute to high-fidelity design mocks using Figma.

• Manage design system documentation hub in zeroheight.

• Partner closely with product design, research, brand, engineering, product, and marketing.

• Share and solicit feedback from your peers in service of building the best products.

• Empower and mentor content design team to develop their skills and impact.

Qualifications & Experience...

• 8+ years experience in content-focused role with 4+ years in-product writing experience.

• 4+ years management experience.

• Experience building style guides and language systems across products and platforms.

• A portfolio demonstrating human-centered design thinking and solutions.

• Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Exceptional command of grammar and punctuation.

• Adept at “getting things done” in an environment of ambiguity and opportunity.

• Comfortable in design system tools (Figma, zeroheight) and project management tools (Jira, Confluence, monday.com).

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.

The Legal Bits…

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: $94,500.00 - $175,500.00 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.

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 ori