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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.Your New Role...
This editorial liaison role is to protect CNN's existing business and editorial relationships in Asia, especially in Japan.
This Tokyo-based bilingual (Japanese/English) role is the editorial Global Newssource (GNS) lead on-the-ground for all things between CNN and our Japanese clients.
In addition, the role will support regional and global growth opportunities as determined by GNS and CNNIC (CNN International Commercial) .
Your Role Accountabilities...50% of time spend
- You will work closely with the GNS team/CNN leadership & regional directors from TV Asahi's & JCTV's facilities a few days a week, making sure CNN's content and services are prioritized in their coverage, providing editorial guidance, facilitating solutions for issues that may come up, as well as route queries appropriately.
- Reporting directly to CNN, you will partner with TV Asahi teams to help support them in newsgathering, including newscasts, breaking news, features and other content to ensure that editorial quality and CNN standards are delivered. While not overseeing editorial, you will review content as appropriate, and support story presentation to ensure coverage is thorough and competitive, establishing and achieving editorial goals and deadlines.
- Improve workflow between CNN teams and Japanese clients so both can mutually benefit from shared content for all platforms, especially during breaking news. Facilitate easy video transmission from TV Asahi to CNN.
- You'll build trust and good relationships with Japanese clients' senior management, finding opportunities and solutions where CNN needs to bridge gaps to improve on services.
- The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues in Japan – in local language – as well as stakeholders across the network, will be key to ensuring that all relevant parties are well informed.
- Works from the CNN Tokyo bureau coordinating efforts between CNN teams and other Japanese clients such as NHK, identifying opportunities for growth and improving relationships.
- Supports the Sales team's goals to grow business with them or other potential Japanese clients.
- You will also be expected to serve as a resource for CNN or its affiliates, particularly during breaking news, as appropriate. Some level of travel is expected.
- Newsgather, create and distribute content (digital & broadcast) to all clients and affiliates.
- Manage Newsource live channels that are available to all affiliates and update daily planner/coverage as needed.
- Help clear thirdparty content for CNN to distribute to all affiliates.
- Write stories for digital and basic TV scripts.
- Coordinates with GNS leadership and the rest of the Sales team to support business opportunities outside Japan. The closest markets are South Korea and China, which means travel is required for those assignments.
Minimum
- At least 3 years of experience in news and newsroom management, including field producing.
- Experience in managing and directing others helpful.
- Experience working independently and setting editorial priorities is essential.
- The successful candidate needs to possess superior news judgement and deliver in a fastpaced breaking news environment. Calmness and initiative in dealing with a big breaking news story.
- Fluent written and spoken English and Japanese
- Solid knowledge of international affairs
- Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Should have a close eye for detail.
- Solutionoriented person who tries to reconcile where there is conflict or major misunderstanding.
- Fluent written and spoken Korean OR Mandarin Chinese is a plus
- At least a 3year experience in digital and broadcast production
- Video editing skills
you will be required to work across two-three locations:
at TV-Asahi/JCTV (Roppongi)
at Tokyo Bureau (Toranomon)
at NHK/Other client partner (once a week)
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 Warner Bros. Company or 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.
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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