Editor, National News Hub

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 the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

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Your New Role...

Edit breaking news and continuing coverage from National reporters during nights and weekends. Sharpen copy for clarity and impact. Ensure CNN's coverage is fast, accurate, authoritative, competitive, contextual, and compelling. Think visually and creatively, identifying storytelling opportunities beyond traditional text formats.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Serve as a front-line editor of internal alerts and digital articles, ensuring CNN's coverage is fast, accurate, authoritative, competitive, contextual, and compelling.

• Sharpen and elevate copy, ensuring CNN's writing is engaging, declarative, and accessible - even during breaking news.

• Identify the most significant headlines within developments; focus on framing and clarity.

• Occasionally serve as a primary editor on CNN's widely read live stories.

• Think visually and creatively, identifying storytelling opportunities beyond standard text formats, in partnership with Visuals, Video and other CNN teams.

• Anticipate where a storyline is going and help CNN get there.

• Guide and direct reporting plans and pursuits, beyond basic lines.

• Provide feedback and guidance to reporters to enhance quality at every step.

• Work smoothly with reporters, editorial leaders and programming partners under pressure.

Qualifications & Experience...

• At least 5 years of progressively complex editorial experience.

• Experience helping reporters frame stories for a national audience.

• Proven ability to edit fast-moving breaking news under deadline pressure.

• Working knowledge of a wide variety of domestic news topics.

• A college degree or equivalent industry experience.

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.

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: $77,840.00 - $144,560.00 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.