Director, Events

Position: Director, Live Events
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Your New Role...

Reporting to the Head of Events, you’ll lead the creation and delivery of exceptional live experiences for CNN’s new event business, including its flagship “Global Perspectives” series. These events bring global narratives to life and are filmed for distribution across linear, digital, and social platforms worldwide.

You’ll shape the atmosphere, guest journey, and interactive elements that make each event memorable, working closely with cross-functional teams in editorial, marketing, creative, and branding. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine strategic thinking with hands-on production expertise to deliver world-class events across international markets.

Ready to make your mark? Apply today and help us redefine live experiences on a global stage.

Your Role Accountabilities...

Deliver end-to-end event production, including technical planning, budgeting, scheduling, and on-site execution.

Own production budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective, high-quality delivery.

Drive innovation in event formats, technologies, and audience engagement strategies.

Collaborate with local editorial teams to balance broadcast requirements with in-room audience needs.

Work within a small, globally focused team based in London, contributing to revenue growth for CNNIC’s events business.

Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and brand alignment.

Qualifications & Experience...

Proven expertise in producing international or culturally diverse live events.

Strong organisational and multitasking skills, delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

Experience in high-profile event production within media, corporate, or global brand environments.

Skilled in project management and budgeting with a focus on cost efficiency.

Ability to manage relationships with high-profile speakers and multiple stakeholders.

Comfortable working across time zones and cultures with diplomacy and agility.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English required, additional languages a plus.

Able to travel as required, including at evenings and weekends

Able to be based in-market as required prior to major events.

Additional Information

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here.

Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that…