Senior Writer, CNNI

Warner Bros. Discovery•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Sr. Writer to join CNN International in Atlanta, GA! Your Role Accountabilities... Research, write and edit compelling, conversational anchor copy for CNNI newscasts. Collaborate with Producers on content, formatting scripts, viewing video and graphic elements, and finding relevant sources. Write lead stories for a program and/or write complicated scripts on a variety of topics. Copy edit for shows, making sure scripts are factually accurate, grammatically correct, readable by the anchor, and have proper videos and on-screen elements. Write packages for shows as needed or requested. Effectively coordinate script, live shot and interview elements with APs and/or Producers.

Requirements

7+ years full-time broadcast news writing or reporting.
Four-year college degree or equivalent in proven industry experience.
Excellent writing skill - style, language, accuracy, organization, and balance.
Ability to produce quality work quickly.
Agile - able to adapt during breaking news, to a show or anchor style and rewrite when necessary.
Must be eager, cooperative, energetic, team-oriented
Must have the ability to work different shifts including evenings, overnights and weekends.

Responsibilities

Research, write and edit compelling, conversational anchor copy for CNNI newscasts.
Collaborate with Producers on content, formatting scripts, viewing video and graphic elements, and finding relevant sources.
Write lead stories for a program and/or write complicated scripts on a variety of topics.
Copy edit for shows, making sure scripts are factually accurate, grammatically correct, readable by the anchor, and have proper videos and on-screen elements.
Write packages for shows as needed or requested.
Effectively coordinate script, live shot and interview elements with APs and/or Producers.

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