Writer, Quest Means Business

Your New Role

CNN International is seeking a writer to deliver smart, engaging scripts that transform complex business stories into bold, distinctive television for our program Quest Means Business.

Role Accountabilities

• Research, and write compelling, conversational anchor copy for CNNI newscasts.
• Collaborate with Producers on content, formatting scripts, viewing video and graphic elements, and finding relevant sources.
• Write stories on a variety of topics, including leading international and business news.
• Pitch original segments and treatments for stories.
• Effectively coordinate script, live shot and interview elements with APs and/or Producer.
• Communicate effectively with remote teams in Atlanta/London.
• Support New York anchors

Qualifications & Experience

• Must have a BA or equivalent work experience. Three years of newsroom experience, including at least one year of experience as a full-time newsroom writer or successful completion of writer training in a CNN newsroom.
• It is important for the candidate to have a thorough understanding and proven experience in handling international stories.
• Successful candidates will demonstrate an active interest in business news.
• Must have the flexibility to work different shifts including evenings, overnights and weekends.

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.

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.

Compensation

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: $70,070.00 - $130,130.00 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.