Senior Reporter/Writer, Pop Culture and Power - CNN Digital Products and Services

Warner Bros. Discovery•Burbank, CA

22d

About The Position

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. To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X! Your New Role… The Senior Reporter/Writer, Pop Culture and Power will help drive CNN’s digital features coverage of power, fame, pop culture and the various global industries centered in Los Angeles. This role produces ambitious, deeply sourced reporting that illuminates the personalities and forces shaping contemporary culture. The ideal candidate brings exceptional editorial judgment for high impact, authoritative journalism.

Requirements

8+ years of a strong record of features, enterprise work, and cultural journalism.
Demonstrated success in cultivating deep and reliable sourcing within entertainment, cultural industries, or adjacent fields requiring discretion and nuance.
Advanced understanding of the entertainment, pop culture, and creator ecosystems — including how industry and audience dynamics evolve across demographics, technologies, and platforms.
Proven ability to produce high impact storytelling across a variety of formats, including longform features, profiles, and timely cultural pieces.
Exceptional writing, interviewing, and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret cultural signals and provide clear, contextual explanation.
Strong fluency in digital culture — including social platforms, content ecosystems, influencer dynamics, fandom communities, and emerging behaviors online.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage a complex slate of stories, work under deadline, and consistently deliver high quality journalism.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working in team oriented, cross-functional digital news environments.
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, media, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience or interest in storytelling across multimedia formats (video, audio, newsletters) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a sophisticated network of sources across entertainment, talent representation, digital creator communities, and adjacent industries that influence pop culture — while remaining uncaptured by the allure of fame and charisma
Report on the individuals, systems, and emerging trends that shape culture.
Produce a broad range of feature storytelling, including deeply reported narratives, profiles, analytical pieces, and timely cultural coverage aligned with news and audience demand.
Identify early signals of cultural movement — from industry conversations to online behavior — and convert them into well sourced, insightful journalism.
Write with clarity, authority, and narrative sophistication across formats, contributing daily coverage as needed
Contribute to storytelling across text, video, audio, newsletters, and repeatable digital formats, adapting reporting to meet audience and platform needs.
Uphold CNN’s highest standards of accuracy, ethics, sourcing, and editorial rigor throughout all stages of reporting.