General Manager and Bureau Chief

Job Description

About CNN:

CNN Worldwide is the most honored brand in cable news, reaching more individuals on television and online than any other cable news organization in the United States. Globally, people across the world can watch CNN International, which is widely distributed in over 200 countries and territories. CNN Digital is the #1 online news destination, with more unique visitors than any other news source.

CNN's award-winning portfolio includes non-scripted programming from CNN Original Series and CNN Films for broadcast, streaming and distribution across multiple platforms. CNN programming can be found on CNN, CNN International and CNN en Español channels, on the CNN Originals hub on discovery+, on Max and for pay TV subscription via CNN.com, CNN apps and cable operator platforms.

Additionally, CNN Newsource is the world's most extensively utilized news service partnering with over 1,000 local and international news organizations around the world. CNN is a division of Warner Bros. Discovery.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Managing Editor CNN, the General Manager EMEA & London Bureau Chief will oversee the day-to-day responsibilities for all EMEA bureaus and specifically London being the biggest hub.

This is a senior leadership role, requiring an ability to inspire, influence and collaborate with all teams across our EMEA locations as well the broader CNN organisation.

Core responsibilities will include:
• In partnership with the Vice President, EMEA News, be aware of the current news cycle and act as an enabler to support the day-to-day editorial teams to focus on specific news priorities
• Serve as as the ''go-to'' person for any escalation issues for the Editorial news teams across EMEA
• Focus on reinforcing a ''follow the sun'' global newsgathering strategy with Atlanta and Hong Kong, effective collaboration between regions; and offering guidance and direction to the teams in all locations, as required
• Experience of integrating digital, newsgathering and production teams to deliver high quality multi-platform content
• Working closely with the Vice President, EMEA News, and colleagues across CNN International, identify specific priorities for the regions maintaining CNN relations with government officials, local agencies, and the diplomatic world
• A component of the role will be working with the VP, EMEA News and PR to manage the external reputation of the CNN bureau ensuring our high editorial standards are maintained
• Oversight/management of the network's correspondents based in region
• Oversee bureau strategy; important cross-departmental workplace/corporate initiatives, specifically in the areas of diversity, inclusion and gender pay
• Alongside the Security Logistics team, play a key role in supporting them set the strategic direction of how CNNI protects and supports its workforce across EMEA
• With a focus on continuous improvement, oversee bureau ensuring the EMEA news hubs are fully functional and operational.
• Oversee the teams that are responsible for Bureau logistics and all associated technical operations, including responsibility for input into security equipment and deployment as needed in conjunction with the Director of Security
• Support the day-to-day oversight of EMEA teams showing expert leadership and management support, ensuring ethics and operating practices are best in class
• You will be well versed in creating an enabling work environment and creating a positive company culture where people feel supported, challenged and part of a great team

Your Experience:
• An effective and inspirational leader of people who understands the complexities of managing teams across multiple locations
• Proven experience influencing teams across a global matrix organization
• A track record in working closely with security specialists supporting teams in the field ensuring their safety and security the number one priority
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically with a strong editorial judgment
• You will have led or been part of a leadership team that has been instrumental in transforming an organisation to maintain a competitive advantage and successfully implemented that transition
Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjk2k1-18-227-0-255-42 in your application.