CNN is hiring: Editor, Culture & Features, CNN Digital Products & Services in At

Editor, Culture & Features, CNN Digital Products & Services

CNN’s Features team is seeking a dynamic and ambitious multimedia editor with a passion for culture, storytelling, and innovation across platforms. This hybrid role blends the skills of a digital editor and producer, working closely with CNN’s journalists and talent to create compelling stories that resonate with audiences globally.

The Editor will collaborate with reporters and contributors to develop and execute features that are rigorous, funny, explanatory, adventurous – or all of the above. This role is deeply embedded in digital storytelling.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in arts, pop culture, internet culture, style, or lifestyle journalism, or have a strong background in features storytelling across other domains such as politics or business. They will be fluent in editing text, confident in video and social formats, and driven by curiosity and cultural relevance.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Partner with multimedia reporters and talent to conceive and produce high-quality editorial content across text, video, and social platforms.
• Develop and manage editorial formats and one‑off features that align with CNN’s mission to inform, entertain, and inspire.
• Collaborate with editors, journalists, and cross‑functional teams (video, visuals, social, programming, PR) to ensure cohesive storytelling and audience engagement.
• Commission, edit, and occasionally write stories that reflect cultural conversations and trends.
• Manage a contributor network and work with freelance writers to expand CNN’s editorial voice and reach.
• Maintain editorial calendars, coverage plans, and publishing schedules in coordination with global teams.
• Support planning and execution of sponsored content and branded partnerships while maintaining editorial integrity.
• Communicate effectively across departments and bureaus to align editorial strategy and execution.
• Apply strong news judgment to identify and elevate stories that matter to diverse audiences.
• Ensure all content meets CNN’s standards for accuracy, ethics, and quality.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field—or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in digital journalism, with a focus on features, culture, or lifestyle content.
• Proven editorial leadership and people management experience.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and story development skills.
• Strong understanding of multimedia production, including video and visual storytelling.
• Excellent project management and planning skills.
• Deep familiarity with digital publishing tools, analytics, and audience development strategies.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment with global teams.
• A passion for culture, curiosity, and storytelling that connects with audiences.

How We Get Things Done

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 https://www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in day‑to‑day work. 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.

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: $73,500.00 - $136,500.00 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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CNN by 2x.

Get notified about new Features Editor jobs in Atlanta, GA.

Atlanta, GA $69,997.00 - $129,995.00 4 days ago