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Full Time Job
Writer, CNN Digital
This job is available in 5 locations
Los Angeles, California, United States San Francisco, California, United States Washington, District of Columbia, United States Atlanta, Georgia, United States New York, New York, United States
The Job
Climate is a story that touches all of CNN's audiences and all of our journalistic beats: international and national news, politics, business, health and wellness, travel, science and beyond.
This writer will anchor our national coverage of climate, collaborating with reporters across CNN's digital teams as well as domestic and international newsgathering to break news and cover the stories and conversations about one of the most important issues of our time.
The mission will be to create distinctive work that emphasizes the best of CNN's DNA: Urgency. Essential, global ''Go There'' reporting. Facts backed by data and science. Journalism that holds power to account. Stories that connect dots and explain consequences.
The Daily
You will join a team comprised of an editor and beat leader, a Washington reporter, an international editor and a data visuals editor. You will collaborate on, report and write daily stories, breaking news, long-term and evergreen projects, and possible newsletters or podcasts or other initiatives to come. Top-notch writing skills, the ability to execute quickly and cleanly, and the expertise to elevate storytelling will be key.
You should come with experience working the climate beat, a passion for the topic, and an eye for angles that make stories both essential and engaging reads. A strong background in science writing is encouraged. We're looking for someone who can shift seamlessly among different types of writing – breaking news, explanatory, analysis and enterprise – as well as embracing new forms of storytelling and innovative ways of interacting with our audiences.
The rhythm of your days will vary. Some will be fast-paced and require juggling multiple breaking stories with first versions and reflows that heighten framing and context, while also thinking ahead to possible analysis and follow-up angles. Other days may center on writing or partnering on a deep-dive piece of enterprise, making the story shine and working with your editor and other teams to cover every aspect of storytelling in both the production and distribution of our content. On all days, our commitment to clear and accurate storytelling remains our top priority.
You should be knowledgeable about how to shape pitches and execute assignments, enjoy the energy and stimulation that comes from working as part of a team, and have a proven track record of successful collaboration in a matrixed organization.
The Essentials
• 3 years of experience covering climate, either as a standalone beat or as part of a related science beat
• College degree preferred
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills
• Experience in science journalism, including covering scientific studies
• An understanding of how to write and frame stories for a digital audience
• Ability to report and write breaking news on deadline
• Ability to spot emerging climate trends
• Ability to generate distinctive story ideas and report and write them accurately
• Ability to collaborate across teams to produce content, brainstorm ideas and cover fast-breaking news
• Ability to drive content into new mediums, which could include newsletters, podcasts, etc.
• Paid time off every year to volunteer
• Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
• 2018 Best Company for Working Mothers
• 2018 Best Company for Dads
• An in-house learning and development team to help shape and grow your career
• Part of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands
Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment 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.