Warner Bros. Discovery
New York, NY
Hybrid

Editor, Extreme Weather

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Employer Provided Salary: $64,890-$120,510 Annually
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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.
We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.
See what it's like to work at CNN! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Your New Role...
This is a role for an experienced editor who is a best-in-class shaper and sharpener of stories and ideas, with expertise in climate science and weather. This person thrives on the breakneck pace of deadline journalism and has strong news judgment and newsgathering skills. This person is also a strong collaborator who can work with meteorologists, writers, reporters and correspondents around the newsroom to manage daily coverage of extreme weather and shape distinctive stories about one of the most urgent crises of our time. This editor would help build on the success of CNN Climate's high-importance, high-interest coverage and would leverage the unparalleled expertise of CNN Weather to prioritize extreme weather news while also searching for weather stories that help illuminate and personalize the climate crisis - a story that touches all of CNN's audiences and all of our journalistic beats.
Your Role Accountabilities...

  • You'll assign and edit stories in the breaking news space - urgent, rapidly updating digital coverage of hurricanes, tornado outbreaks, severe ice storms, life-threatening floods and more.
  • You'll collaborate closely with CNN Weather's meteorologists to gather editorial and help build coverage plans for all platforms for major extreme weather events.
  • You'll edit daily stories and news features from writers and correspondents on the Climate and Weather teams and elsewhere across CNN.
  • You'll shape story ideas and angles around complex topics, serving as a partner to writers in identifying distinctive angles on top stories - and in helping to make good stories great.
  • You'll work with the CNN Visuals team to help our audiences understand the impact of extreme weather and climate change through data-rich graphics, photos and video.
  • You'll edit in formats that go beyond the traditional article - including newsletters; visual projects; explanatory work that helps audiences understand the news; and real-time breaking news posts.
  • When a big story breaks, editors are often the point person to launch the first URL, keeping us sharp and fast on breaking news.
  • You'll serve as a second set of eyes on alerts or on key pieces that need a good comb-through and/or creative punch.
  • You'll work with writers to ensure that our stories, headlines, newsletters and social media posts are accurate and fair.
  • You'll also assist on edits of daily and distinctive stories about the impact of the climate crisis and the race to transition from fossil fuel to renewable energy.
  • CNN editors must be excellent communicators and diplomats. They are excellent providers of feedback who help elevate CNN's storytelling across a wide range of digital platforms.
  • And last but never least: Editors are often the final step before a story goes to CNN's programming team to get distributed to millions of people worldwide; all news editors work intently to make sure our stories are accurate and fair so that we continue to grow the trust between CNN and our audiences.


Qualifications & Experience...

  • A degree in meteorology, climate science or a related science field preferred.
  • At least 5 years of digital editorial experience in the extreme weather or climate space.
  • Experience editing fast-moving breaking news.
  • Willingness to work outside the regular 9 to 5 during major weather events.
  • Experience helping writers frame their stories for a national audience.
  • A clear understanding of style and grammar.
  • A college degree or equivalent.


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...
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $64,890.00 - $120,510.00 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 paid time off (PTO).
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 [email protected].

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What are Warner Bros. Discovery Perks + Benefits

Warner Bros. Discovery Benefits Overview

Warner Bros Discovery offers a comprehensive set of benefits and perks to support employees in their personal and professional lives. Some program highlights include:

• Local medical, dental, and vision programs in many countries around the world.
• On-site wellness and fitness centers across several of our office locations.
• Family support programs. In the U.S., additional services include on-site childcare in certain offices, backup childcare services, family caregiver leave, adoption, surrogacy, and cryopreservation assistance, and more.
• Tools and resources to support the mental wellbeing of our employees and their dependents, including mental health counselors and 24/7 access to free, confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program administrators.
• Products and services to support financial wellbeing including financial planning tools, and a 401(k) savings plan in the U.S.
• Flexible work arrangements around the globe, allowing employees to better balance work and personal commitments.
• Global learning, leadership & organization programs to inspire, equip, and empower our people to thrive. These programs and resources are accessible to everyone at whatever stage they are in their career.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
Summer hours
Employee awards
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Diversity recruitment program
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Transgender health care benefits
Wellness days
Abortion travel benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Employee stock purchase plan
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Pay transparency
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Company sponsored family events
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid volunteer time
Sabbatical
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Flexible time off
Bereavement leave benefits
Company-wide vacation
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Free snacks and drinks
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Relocation assistance
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Meditation space
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications
Personal development training
Virtual coaching services

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