Data Engineer I - CNN Digital Products and Services

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.

We are CNN.

THE WORLD'S MOST ESSENTIAL AND ENGAGING SOURCE OF DIGITAL NEWS.We are in the midst of rapid transformation and need our next generation of innovators, makers, and dreamers who will lead and drive our growth. We aim to make the world a better, more connected place.

Your New Role…

The Data Engineer I will join CNN's Data Analytics, Science, and Insights team and help support the data foundation that powers reporting, analysis, and insights across our publishing and media business.In this role, you will work alongside experienced data engineers, analysts, and product teams to help deliver clean, reliable datasets related to user behavior, content performance, advertising revenue, and subscriptions. This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their data engineering career who is eager to learn, grow, and make a real impact in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Assist in building and maintaining data pipelines that ingest and transform data from various sources, including web traffic, subscription platforms, and ad servers
• Support data analysts with data requests and help answer questions about available datasets
• Contribute to the development of data models that support reporting on content performance, user engagement, subscriber lifecycle, and advertising revenue
• Help monitor pipeline performance and escalate data issues as they arise
• Document data definitions, business logic, and pipeline processes to support team knowledge sharing
• Write and run data quality tests with guidance from senior engineers

Qualifications & Experience…

• 1–2 years of experience in a data engineering, analytics engineering, or similar technical data role (internship or co‑op experience counts)
• Solid foundational SQL skills and comfort working with structured and semi‑structured data
• Familiarity with Python for data processing
• Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git)
• Exposure to cloud data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake)
• Awareness of ETL/ELT tools or orchestration frameworks such as dbt, Airflow, or Prefect
• Awareness of data privacy considerations
• Basic understanding of relational data modeling concepts
• Basic understanding of how data supports editorial, product, and business decisions in a media environment
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a supportive team environment

Nice to Have…

• Experience with web analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics)
• Experience with BI tools (e.g., Looker)
• Familiarity with dimensional modeling concepts (e.g., star/snowflake schemas, slowly changing dimensions)
• Knowledge of digital ad tech (e.g., Google Ad Manager, programmatic platforms)
• Interest in journalism, publishing, or digital media trends
• Coursework, bootcamp, or project experience in data engineering or analytics

Why Join Us?

• You'll help support the data foundation for a modern media company that values data‑informed storytelling and business strategy
• Work with a collaborative, mission‑driven team that spans editorial, product, and revenue
• Use a modern data stack and contribute to a growing data culture
• Grow your skills with mentorship from senior engineers and exposure to a full modern data stack

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 www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ 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.

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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: $59,514.00 - $110,526.00 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.