Vice President, Weather - CNN

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. CNN is looking for a VP, Weather to lead the expansion and transformation of CNN’s efforts for its newly launched CNN Weather brand. This role will report into the SVP, New Business. The New Business group was formed in 2025 to create differentiated, standalone lifestyle products that can enrich our users’ lives, extend CNN’s daily relevance to our audience, and drive the long-term success of CNN’s subscription business. Weather coverage has long been a critical part of CNN’s core news offering, and it continues to be an essential part of what our readers expect from our brand. Moreover, this space creates an opportunity for CNN to provide daily, actionable guidance that our audience needs. We are looking for a customer-centric leader who can bring tireless energy and ambition that helps us fulfill our aspiration of helping CNN’s audience be prepared and stay safe. Your Role Accountabilities… Own and lead the transformation of CNN’s Weather vertical, evolving the CNN Weather brand based on customer insights and delivering it across platforms. Drive the overall success of the Weather business, aligning editorial, product, design, technology, marketing, audience, sales, and other partners against a shared vision and measurable goals. Build strong alignment and momentum across teams through clear communication and influence Oversee the business operations of Weather, including: Supporting CNN and WBD sales teams in developing advertising partnerships and sponsorships Partnering with business development to maintain and create strategic partnerships, including data and content providers Enabling marketing and growth teams to build awareness and drive engagement for CNN Weather Partner with editorial leadership to evolve and expand the Weather product offering and overall portfolio. Lead and guide product, design, and engineering teams to deliver solutions grounded in customer needs, ensuring the product suite continues to evolve with a user-centered approach. Champion change and innovation, inspiring teams through energy and leadership to deliver on the vision. Apply a strong understanding of the weather and media landscape to push boundaries and advance CNN’s position in the market. Qualifications & Experience… 12+ years of general management or product ownership experience. Experience delivering new end-to-end product experiences and features for a global brand. Experience in people and change management, directing dedicated Weather resources and dotted line cross-functional partners. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate and present to stakeholders at all levels of the business. Demonstrate strong ownership to deliver exceptional customer experiences and customer empathy. Experience developing consumer-facing experiences across multiple platforms (e.g., web, mobile, social, newsletters). Experience working with and managing the needs of multiple stakeholders and business teams. Experience driving clarity in ambiguous situations and drive forward progress. Experience with data analysis and driving insights and making business decisions through data. Prior experience in weather is valued, but not required, as we shape our strategy and drive tactical execution. 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, 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 accessibility page 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: $184,803.00 - $343,205.00 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. 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.