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.

To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X!

Your New Role…

Conceptualize breaking news and continuing coverage from Hub reporters and Domestic field teams. Guide and direct reporting plans and pursuits. Serve as a front-line editor of internal alerts and digital articles. Help sharpen and elevate copy.

Your Role Accountabilities…

Take top-to-bottom editorial management of priority stories – including directing and involving yourself in the reporting and clearing of editorial and elements.
Conceptualize coverage and help shape sharp, discrete angles and ideas to advance storylines; think about where the story is going — and help CNN’s coverage get there.
Sharpen and elevate copy, helping CNN journalists write clearly and contextually, with elevation and elan; our writing should be engaging, declarative and accessible, even during breaking news; we should write within a range of formats, from narratives to explainers, and our straight news coverage should have sweep.
Assign reporting targets while story-managing and be involved in the hands-on execution of those reporting efforts.
Identify the most significant headlines within news developments; focus on the framing.
Monitor and lead the competitive landscape on those stories and serve as the network’s subject matter expert
Fill in as a shift supervisor on the National News Hub
Provide feedback and guidance to reporters (and other editors, where relevant) at every step to enhance the quality of our work.
Must be willing to work nights and weekends.

Qualifications & Experience…

At least 8 years of progressively complex editorial experience
At least 3 years of management experience
A college degree or equivalent industry experience
Experience helping reporters frame their stories for a national audience
Experience managing coverage of fast-moving breaking news stories under deadline pressure

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: $95,550.00 - $177,450.00 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.If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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