Senior Space & Science Writer

This is a Full Time Job

CNN Weather & Climate is seeking a digital-first senior writer to grow our coverage of the weather, space and the forces that shape our world. You'll develop and write beautiful features across several platforms, create engaging on-demand videos, and work with our other experts to delight our audience with science and nature.

This role is for a writer, reporter or other digital content creator who has expertise in space or science. The ideal candidate is deeply curious about how the universe works and skilled at translating complex scientific concepts into compelling, accessible storytelling that resonates. The successful candidate understands that space and Earth science are not niche topics - they are central to understanding life. They can move fluidly between breaking developments (a major solar flare, a spacecraft milestone, a rare celestial event) and durable, narrative-driven stories that build habit and anticipation even on calm weather days.

This writer will collaborate closely with meteorologists, climate reporters, visual journalists and video producers to create distinctive, multi-platform storytelling. They will help establish CNN Weather as a destination not only for forecasts and extreme weather coverage, but for curiosity-driven exploration of the living planet and the space environment around it.

Finally, this person must embody the CNN Weather & Climate team's ethos - we are looking for a self-motivated, team-oriented collaborator who takes pride in their craft, values diverse perspectives and elevates colleagues.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Pitch and develop original stories in different formats focused on space weather, planetary science, atmospheric science and Earth systems
• Identify timely news pegs in space and science while also pitching durable, narrative-driven explainer stories
• Translate complex scientific research and technical material into clear, engaging language for a general audience
• Collaborate with meteorologists and climate experts to ensure scientific accuracy and clarity
• Work with visual editors, illustrators and video producers to elevate stories and videos
• Contribute to newsletters and other recurring formats that build audience habit and affinity
• Help develop distinctive series or franchises within the space and science lane
• Work across formats beyond traditional articles, including videos, explainers, social-first storytelling and interactive concepts
• Ensure that coverage balances wonder and rigor - pairing awe with clear scientific explanation
• Maintain CNN's standards for accuracy, fairness and clarity in all reporting

Qualifications and Experience...

• At least 7–10 years of digital writing experience in science, space, climate or environmental journalism
• Demonstrated ability to write compelling, accessible explainers about complex scientific topics
• Strong news judgment and ability to identify stories with broad national relevance
• Experience working with scientific studies, research institutions or subject-matter experts
• Comfort interpreting data, scientific papers and technical briefings
• Excellent storytelling instincts, including narrative structure and voice
• Experience collaborating with visual and video teams
• Strong headline-writing skills that spark curiosity without sacrificing credibility
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and meet deadlines
• Exceptional written and spoken English
• A college degree or equivalent experience; degree in science or related field preferred but not required