Writer/Producer, CNN Newsource

Warner Bros. Discovery • Atlanta, GA

2d

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. Your New Role… CNN is looking for a Writer/Producer to join the CNN Newsource team in Atlanta! Your Role Accountabilities… A Newsource Writer/Producer must be skilled in crafting broadcast ready scripts that are accurate and conversational. This person is expected to write a variety of news scripts including lead-ins, vo's, tags, etc. for more than 1,100 CNN affiliates around the globe. The Writer/Producer will be expected to write packages and/or copy edit, when needed. The Newsource Writer/Producer is also responsible for making editorial decisions on content distribution in conjunction with writing scripts. At times, a Writer/Producer will also proxy edit. All of this must be done within a fast-paced work environment. The ideal candidate also must be able to provide excellent customer service to affiliates and the ability to collaborate with co-workers across all of CNN's platforms. Qualifications & Experience… Minimum of 2+ years of professional writing experience and 3–5 years of overall news experience, preferably within local news environments. Schedule Flexibility: Must be willing and able to work across all shifts, including early mornings, evenings, overnights, and weekends as needed in a 24/7 news cycle. College degree preferred or equivalent in work experience. Strong creative writing and verbal communication skills. Ability to craft clear, engaging, accurate news content under tight deadlines. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the flexibility to adapt in a fast‑paced, constantly changing news environment. 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. Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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 accessibility page for instructions to submit your request. Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia's premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery's leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2+ years of professional writing experience and 3–5 years of overall news experience, preferably within local news environments.
• Must be willing and able to work across all shifts, including early mornings, evenings, overnights, and weekends as needed in a 24/7 news cycle.
• College degree preferred or equivalent in work experience.
• Strong creative writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to craft clear, engaging, accurate news content under tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the flexibility to adapt in a fast‑paced, constantly changing news environment.

Responsibilities

• crafting broadcast ready scripts that are accurate and conversational
• write a variety of news scripts including lead-ins, vo's, tags, etc. for more than 1,100 CNN affiliates around the globe
• write packages and/or copy edit, when needed
• making editorial decisions on content distribution in conjunction with writing scripts
• proxy edit
• provide excellent customer service to affiliates
• collaborate with co-workers across all of CNN's platforms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level