Warner Bros. Entertainment is hiring: Climate & Weather Editor, CNN Digital (pro

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Your New Role…

CNN’s Climate & Weather team is seeking a digital-first Climate & Weather Editor to shape and elevate coverage of this urgent crisis. This editor will work closely with reporters, video producers, data visualizers, and others to ensure our climate and weather storytelling is timely, accurate, and engaging across all platforms.

The ideal candidate is a skilled editor with a strong foundation in climate journalism who can help reporters translate complex topics into accessible, compelling stories for a general audience. This person should have a strong news sense, be aware of emerging trends in climate science, weather, solutions, and culture, and be comfortable handling both breaking news and enterprise stories. The editor thrives in a collaborative, cross-platform newsroom and values teamwork, diversity, and innovation.

This is a benefits-eligible 4-month project role.

Your Role Accountabilities…

1. Assign, shape, and edit a wide array of climate and weather news, analysis, and features.
2. Collaborate with video and visuals teams to develop compelling storytelling across platforms.
3. Launch or support coverage when major climate or weather news breaks.
4. Oversee and help write live stories during breaking news moments.
5. Guide reporters toward insightful, engaging coverage that connects the dots for audiences.
6. Support and mentor reporters, helping them develop pitches and sharpen their reporting skills.
7. Ensure all copy is accurate, clear, and aligned with CNN standards.
8. Represent the team in editorial meetings and collaborate with other desks across the newsroom.

Qualifications & Experience…

1. At least 5 years of digital editorial experience, including editing climate, weather, or environmental journalism.
2. A passion for climate storytelling and a strong understanding of climate science and policy.
3. Experience leading breaking news coverage and shaping enterprise stories.
4. Proven ability to guide and elevate reporters’ work across various story types.
5. Strong news judgment and headline-writing instincts.
6. Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
7. Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
8. Experience working across digital platforms and understanding diverse audience needs.
9. A college degree or equivalent.

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Warner Bros. Discovery is committed to building a diverse workforce reflecting a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer, considering qualified candidates based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other protected categories.

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In compliance with local law, we disclose the salary range for this role: $91,000 - $169,000 annually. Actual salaries vary based on factors such as market data, location, skills, experience, and performance. Compensation includes base salary, bonuses, incentives, and benefits such as health coverage, wellness programs, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

If you have a criminal record, please note that your application will be considered in accordance with applicable laws such as the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

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