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VP, Product Strategy - CNN Digital Products & Services

Warner Bros Discovery

New York, United States (On-site)

VP, Product Strategy - CNN Digital Products & Services

1 Month ago • 8-10 Years • Product Management

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Job Description

The VP, Product Strategy at CNN Digital Products & Services will lead and inspire a team, driving product excellence and user growth. Responsibilities include developing and implementing innovative strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams (Product Management, Engineering, Design, UX, Audience, Revenue Strategy), shaping product roadmaps, leading annual planning and OKR-setting, and optimizing resource allocation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in digital consumer products, media, or technology, with strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills. This high-impact role requires a strategic visionary to achieve ambitious product and user growth goals within a rapidly transforming digital environment.

Must have:

Drive product excellence and user growth
Lead and inspire a team
Develop and implement innovative strategies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Shape product roadmaps
Lead annual planning and OKR-setting

Perks:

Thoughtfully curated benefits
Tools to explore and grow
Health insurance coverage
Employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays and sick time and vacation

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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.

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…

We are CNN. THE WORLD'S MOST ESSENTIAL AND ENGAGING SOURCE OF DIGITAL NEWS. We are in the midst of rapid transformation and need our next generation of innovators, makers, and dreamers who will lead and drive our growth. We aim to make the world a better, more connected place.

The VP, Product Strategy will be instrumental in driving CNN’s Digital Products & Services group towards achieving its ambitious product and user growth goals. This high-impact role requires a strategic visionary with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, driving product excellence, and fostering user growth in a dynamic digital environment.

Your Role Accountabilities…

Drive Product Excellence and User Growth: Collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative strategies that enhance product quality and accelerate user growth across CNN’s digital portfolio. Your leadership will be crucial in setting the direction and ensuring the success of our digital products.

Team Leadership: Lead and inspire a team of internal strategy experts dedicated to product growth and excellence. Provide mentorship, strategic direction, and support to ensure the team achieves its objectives and contributes to the overall success of the organization.

Strategic Initiatives: Spearhead ad-hoc strategic initiatives by crafting detailed work plans, gathering and synthesizing relevant data, conducting thorough analyses, and developing actionable recommendations. Establish new operating cadences where necessary to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Roadmap Development: Partner with Product Management, Engineering, Design, UX, and other key stakeholders to shape and refine product roadmaps. Ensure that our product strategies are aligned with business objectives and user needs, and that they drive measurable outcomes.

Annual Planning and OKR-Setting: Lead the annual planning process and OKR-setting across multiple cross-functional teams, including Product, Design, and Technology. Ensure alignment on key business priorities and foster a culture of accountability and excellence.

User Acquisition and Engagement: Collaborate with Product Management, Audience, and Revenue Strategy teams to develop and execute high-impact strategies for user acquisition and engagement. Optimize resource allocation and budget management to maximize ROI and drive sustainable growth.

Qualifications & Experience…

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

10 years of experience in management consulting, sales operations, business operations, business strategy, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, corporate advisory, or product management, or 8 years of experience with an advanced degree.

8 years of experience developing business strategies or managing cross-functional initiatives.

8 years of experience working with executive stakeholders.

4 years of experience managing a team.

Proven experience in digital consumer products, media, and/or technology sectors.

Exceptional leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Strong ability to influence and drive change across diverse teams and stakeholders.

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 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 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 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: $147,980.00 - $274,820.00 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.

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$148.0K - $274.8K/yr (Outscal est.)

$211.4K/yr avg.

New York, New York, United States

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Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.