Writer

This is a Full Time Job

Writer (Temporary)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

CNN seeks a talented Writer (Temporary) to join the Ticker team in Atlanta, GA!

Your Role Accountabilities…

Writes 5-7 line story blocks based on the day's news, news conferences, on-air interviews and other approved source material for the CNN U.S. Ticker. Ticker's audience requires complete, balanced news blocks in short increments. Every word must count.

Must be well-versed in the news of the day. Be fully read-in on prior news stories to ensure relevant, most compelling, and up-to date information is presented to the CNN Ticker audience. Determine a story's relevance and organize information accordingly. Must use reliable news judgment consistently.

Communicate/collaborate with Ticker teammates, news gathering, fellow members of CNN Digital, and other news teams throughout CNN to gather content for the Ticker.

Seek avenues to improve editorial and journalistic skills. This can range from offering alternative lines to use in story blocks to taking WBD-offered classes.

Your Qualifications & Experience…

Concise written communication skills. Must have excellent grasp of language, knowing when to write straight news and identify opportunities to be creative

Working knowledge of the CNN US newsroom, structure and systems - MediaSource, inews, viz Rt graphics system

3-5 years of writing experience in online, print or TV production.

Ability to thrive in a challenging and dynamic news environment

Demonstrated news knowledge and journalistic skills

Organizational skills.

Must be strong team player, eager and able to collaborate

Spanish or other language skills



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 with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.