Director, Live Events

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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.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

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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, combining remote and in office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your line manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your line manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice.

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 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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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