Writer, Quest Means Business

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. • $70K — $130K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA in Journalism or equivalent work experience required
  • Minimum three years in a newsroom setting
  • At least one year as a full-time writer, with CNN training preferred
  • Deep understanding of international news coverage
  • Strong interest in business news is essential
  • Availability for varied shifts, including evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

  • Research and write engaging scripts for CNNI newscasts
  • Collaborate with Producers on script content and formatting
  • Write on various topics, particularly business and international news
  • Pitch and develop original story segments
  • Coordinate with APs and Producers on script and live segments
  • Communicate effectively with remote teams in Atlanta and London
  • Support New York anchors during broadcasts

Benefits

  • Access to exclusive CNNI content and resources
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Collaborative work environment with newsroom professionals
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization
  • Engagement in a diverse and dynamic news landscape
Full Job Description
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.

Your 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. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

About Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is an American video game publisher based in Burbank, California, and part of the newly-formed Global Streaming and Interactive Entertainment unit of Warner Bros. Discovery. WBIE was founded on January 14, 2004 under Warner Bros. and transferred to the Home Entertainment division when that company was formed in October 2005. WBIE manages the wholly owned game development studios TT Games, Rocksteady Studios, NetherRealm Studios, Monolith Productions, WB Games Boston, Avalanche Software, and WB Games Montréal, among others.
Learn more about Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Industry
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Founded
1918
* Ladders Estimates

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