AM Editor, Weekends

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.

Your New Role… 

CNN is looking for an experienced journalist with strong news gathering abilities and leadership skills. The AM weekend news editor should be a collaborative, team player who can guide reporters quickly and confidently across a wide range of topics. This editor must have the ability to own all dimensions of the storytelling process from driving assignments and vetting reporting to editing copy for digital, video and linear television. 

                                                                                 

Your Role Accountabilities… 

• Top-to-bottom editorial management of breaking news stories – including directing reporting and element gathering, clearing information and communicating across editorial platforms
• Monitor the competitive landscape on daily stories 
• Identify opportunities for distinctive reporting opportunities
• Ability to pivot quickly from one assignment to another and juggle multiple assignments 
• Responsible for ensuring that editorial lands in a coordinated way on all platforms  
• Communicate regularly with beat experts to activate key expert resources across the network

Qualifications & Experience… 

• The successful candidate for this position will have 3 to 4 years of experience in a news environment at a national-level news operation, preferably a multiplatform organization  
• Possess exceptional educational acumen and ability to interpret complex editorial issues
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills and understanding of storytelling on multiple platforms
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced news environment 24 hours/ 365 days a year .  
• Degree in Journalism or equivalent work experience 

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   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.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

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 require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $71,400.00 - $132,600.00 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.