Senior Writer, CNN International

Job Description

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here. 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. Your New Role… We are looking for a Sr. Writer to join CNN International in Atlanta, GA! Your Role Accountabilities… Research, and write compelling, conversational anchor copy for CNNI newscasts. Collaborate with Producers on content, formatting scripts, viewing video and graphic elements, and finding relevant sources. Write lead stories for a program and/or write complicated scripts on a variety of topics. Write packages for shows as needed or requested. Effectively coordinate script, live shot and interview elements with APs and/or Producers. Qualifications & Experience… 7+ years full-time broadcast news writing or reporting. Four-year college degree or equivalent in proven industry experience. Excellent writing skill – style, language, accuracy, organization, and balance. Ability to produce quality work quickly. Agile – able to adapt during breaking news, to a show or anchor style and rewrite when necessary. Must be eager, cooperative, energetic, team-oriented Must have the ability to work different shifts including evenings, overnights, and weekends. 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. The Legal Bits? 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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected]. Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses