Executive Producer – CNN Global Productions (Abu Dhabi)

About the role

Warner Bros. Discovery’s CNN Global Productions is looking for an Executive Producer based in Abu Dhabi to lead premium storytelling across the Middle East. You will shape both sponsored and unsponsored feature content, guiding productions from concept through delivery for a global audience.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of CNN Global Productions content across the Middle East, ensuring editorial quality and operational excellence.
• Identify and expand sponsorship opportunities while developing new programme, show and series concepts.
• Design content strategies for feature campaigns using audience insights and performance data.
• Commission and manage multi‑platform productions, including on‑location shoots throughout the region and internationally.
• Collaborate closely with CNN editorial teams, section editors and on‑air talent to align projects with editorial and audience growth goals.
• Coordinate production planning, logistics and risk management, ensuring compliance with CNN Standards & Practices and regional regulations.
• Monitor production budgets, track spend and ensure delivery on time and within targets.
• Serve as senior editorial liaison with network leadership and cover duties for the Executive Director of Content Creation when required.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in an editorial leadership role within digital‑first, multi‑platform content creation.
• Proven track record producing and commissioning premium feature content across news, business, travel, style and related genres.
• Strong understanding of the Middle East media landscape and audience dynamics.
• Ability to manage complex productions and lead cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape high‑impact storytelling for a global news brand.
• Collaboration with regional and international partners.
• Access to Warner Bros. Discovery resources and development programs.