News Editor, National Assignment Desk

Position description

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, thecreators 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…

CNN seeks a News Editor for the National Assignment Desk. CNN News Editors pitch, research, and facilitate stories for all CNN Platforms. As a news editor at CNN, you are making the calls to report out stories and confirm details. You will work with a team of news editors along with bureau teams for television and digital platforms from our newsroom in Atlanta.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Generate news leads via traditional and new media platforms, possessing good judgment to evaluate engaging stories including via social media, along with strong writing skills and ability to report stories under deadline.

• Foster relationships with newsgathering partners and work closely with field personnel and executive teams to develop and execute high-quality journalism. 

• Strong understanding of social media, vetting third party material and utilizing social and digital resources to confirm and deliver news to viewers/readers.

• Work collaboratively and report out stories during breaking news coverage.

Qualifications & Experience…

• 4-6 years of Newsroom experience or related news media field.

• Strong writing and research skills, proven editorial judgment.

• Able to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient use of social media platforms for newsgathering skills.

• Newsgathering experience in traditional and digital/social mediums.

• Schedule flexibility to work overnights and weekends as the national assignment desk is staffed 24/7/365

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

• Undergraduate degree in journalism/related field or commensurate experience is required.

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.

Application instructions

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