Senior Concept Development Manager

This is a Full Time Job

The CNN Global Productions team is seeking a creative and strategic professional to help develop innovative, revenue-driving sponsorship opportunities across CNN's platforms. Working closely with editorial, advertising sales, and audience development teams, this role will create cross-platform concepts that connect brands with CNN's world-class content and audiences. The ideal candidate enjoys shaping compelling proposals, contributing to high-profile pitches, and bringing new ideas to life.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Develop innovative, revenue-driving sponsorship concepts and integrated storytelling opportunities that align with CNN's brand and business objectives
• Lead the development of mid-level pitch opportunities and contribute to high-profile client proposals in partnership with editorial and sales teams.
• Create engaging cross-platform programs across linear, digital, mobile, and social platforms.
• Collaborate with content, sales, audience development, and research partners to identify audience insights and inform strategic recommendations.
• Ensure all concepts, proposals, and programs reflect CNN's editorial standards and brand guidelines.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Provide strategic input on content trends, media opportunities, and sponsorship approaches to support business growth.
• Leverage research and audience insights to identify opportunities, strengthen proposals, and measure concept performance.

Qualifications & Experience...

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across a variety of audiences.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, with experience partnering across teams and influencing stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex situations, solve problems, and drive solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience developing and delivering clear, compelling presentations, proposals, and communications.
• Highly adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities and business needs.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize work and execute with efficiency.