Talent Executive Assistant, CNN
Warner Bros. Discovery - Atlanta, GA
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_Welcome to Warner Bros. Discoveryu2026 the stuff dreams are made of._ Who We Areu2026 When we say, u201cthe stuff dreams are made of,u201d weu2019re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDu2019s 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 whatu2019s nextu2026 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. To see what itu2019s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram ( and X ( Your New Roleu2026 CNN is seeking a Talent Executive Assistant to partner with one of its most high-profile and in-demand correspondents. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive and trustworthy. They will act as a delegate for the talent, both inside and outside the company. They need to perform well under pressure and always represent the team in a professional manner. While most work is expected to take place during weekday working hours, this candidate should expect to be on-call, reachable and able to engage at night and on weekends as needed. Your Role Accountabilitiesu2026 + Support all non-editorial needs of the talent, including u2013 but not limited to u2013 maintaining their calendar, arranging travel and reconciling expense reports + Collaborate with CNN executives, producers and PR to schedule shoots, promotional opportunities and other professional commitments + Maintain a u201c30,000-foot viewu201d of the talentu2019s extensive priorities and shifting responsibilities; work to ensure their schedule is as productive and efficient as possible + Screen and, when appropriate, answer phone calls and emails sent to the talent + Other duties as assigned Qualifications & Experienceu2026 + 3+ yearsu2019 of administrative assistant experience preferred. Experience in media, news, digital, and/or entertainment industry preferred. + To thrive in this role, you should be meticulously organized, detail-oriented and able to self-start, prioritize and multitask + You need to have good business judgment and maintain confidentiality, as well as your composure, under pressure + Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills will ensure your success + A bacheloru2019s degree or commensurate experience, as well as five yearsu2019 experience working with talent and/or senior management, are preferred + Proficient with Microsoft Office and Apple/iOS products, Slack and Zoom How We Get Things Doneu2026 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, 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 youu2019re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page ( for instructions to submit your request.
Created: 2025-11-27