Copy Editor, This Morning

This is a Full Time Job

CNN seeks a talented Copy Editor to join the CNN This Morning team in NYC! Come join our control room team where every morning you'll help envision and execute global live coverage for CNN's signature morning show.

Your Role Accountabilities...
• The Copy Editor checks scripts for accuracy, style, balance and conformity to the Executive Producer's instructions and CNN Standards. This includes checking source material, verifying font and tape information when they are ready for air.
• Copy editors may be called upon to write some scripts. A copy editor may also be asked to review a writer's performance. The copy editor is expected to be a close adviser to the producer on any editorial issues or problems that arise with assigned scripts.
• Editing copy so scripts are easy to understand, more interesting and more user-friendly. Work toward compelling, conversational anchor copy that is accurate and up to date.
• Print scripts when ready. Check accuracy of all components of program, including graphics and other on-air editorial elements.
• Rework scripts when necessary. Work to improve network-wide accuracy by pointing out errors if/when they occur in Wires CNN or other resources, or on the air.
• The copy editor will need to demonstrate a strong familiarity with CNN Stylebook and CNN Legal Standards to ensure consistency that increases CNN's credibility. Demonstrate proficiency with CNN font codes to make our on-air product look smart and communicate useful information clearly.
• Correct format scripts with instructions to director on left side. View video and graphics to make sure scripts and images match.

Your Qualifications & Experience…
• 5 years of broadcast news writing and/or editing preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Editing skills-checking accuracy, balance, language, style
• Ability to produce quality work quickly
• Flexibility-ability to adapt during breaking news, ability to adapt to program or anchor style and rewrite when necessary
• Must be eager, cooperative, energetic, team-oriented
• Leads writer team and takes active role in many aspects of program preparation



The Legal Bits…
Pay Range: $86,104.00 - $159,908.00 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.

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.