Editor, White House

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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…

CNN is seeking a dynamic editor to elevate reporting and writing for our powerful White House and Congressional reporting beats. The ideal candidate will have a passion for political coverage, an eye for sharp framing, and desire to work with reporters to identify and execute on promising enterprise opportunities. The person must excel at editing breaking news on tight deadlines but also understand how to strengthen high-impact reporting with context, authority and nuance. The position will require you to stretch beyond just editing to how to make the most of images, graphics and video to give our audience the most powerful presentation befitting the story.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Edit Washington news and continuing coverage from reporters and field teams as directed by Washington senior editors
• Work with reporters and producers to ensure stories are well written and complete
• Edit distinctive news features; elevate writing beyond simplistic presentation to ensure there is engaging narrative, critical context and key framing
• Craft corresponding materials – banners/headlines, social language for presentation on platforms
• Serve as a front-line editor of internal alerts and digital articles
• Serve as a partner to writers in shaping angles and sharpening framing of alerts and articles.
• CNN editors must be excellent communicators and diplomats. They are excellent providers of feedback who help elevate CNN’s journalism across a wide range of platforms.

Qualifications & Experience…

• At least 4 or more years of progressively complex related experience
• 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 the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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: $78,470.00 - $145,730.00 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.