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CNN is hiring: Climate & Weather Editor, CNN Digital (project position) in New Y
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Climate & Weather Editor, CNN Digital (project position)
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This is a benefits-eligible 4-month project role.
Responsibilities include:
- Assigning, shaping, and editing a wide array of climate and weather news, analysis, and features.
- Collaborating with video and visuals teams to develop compelling storytelling across platforms.
- Launching or supporting coverage when major climate or weather news breaks.
- Overseeing and helping write live stories during breaking news moments.
- Guiding reporters toward insightful, engaging coverage that connects the dots for audiences.
- Supporting and mentoring reporters, helping them develop pitches and sharpen their reporting skills.
- Ensuring all copy is clean, accurate, and in line with CNN standards.
- Representing the team in editorial meetings and collaborating with other desks across the newsroom.
Qualifications & Experience include:
- At least 5 years of digital editorial experience, including editing climate, weather, or environmental journalism.
- A passion for climate storytelling and a strong grasp of climate science and policy.
- Experience leading breaking news coverage and shaping enterprise pieces.
- Proven ability to guide and elevate reporters' work across story types.
- Strong news judgment and headline-writing instincts.
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- Experience working across digital platforms and understanding diverse audience needs.
- A college degree or equivalent.
We value teamwork, diversity, and innovation, and encourage candidates who thrive in collaborative environments.
For more about our guiding principles, visit our website.
Warner Bros. Discovery is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodations during the application process, please visit our accessibility page.
Salary range: $91,000 - $169,000 annually. Benefits include health insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, paid holidays, and more.
Additional details:
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing