Senior Weather Editor, CNN Weather Job at CNN in Chicago

Senior Weather Editor, CNN Weather

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CNN Weather is defining how 21st century audiences understand and engage with weather — on every screen, every day. We’re combining world‑class meteorology, innovative design and realtime data to create experiences that inform and inspire. Join us as we build the future of weather storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Help identify and execute a coverage plan around the weather story of the day, whether it’s a hurricane making landfall, an expansion of a drought, or a compelling visual for the audience.
• Serve as point of contact for the CNN Weather team at times, with no supervision.
• Handle complex reporting, editing, and alerting news to the broader CNN network.
• Assign and edit stories in the breaking‑news space, including urgent, rapidly updating digital coverage of extreme weather.
• Write and edit in formats beyond the traditional article: short‑format storytelling, visualizations, video scripts, and social‑media posts.
• Develop and execute distinctive story ideas and angles around complex topics.
• Collaborate with photo editors, video producers, and designers to help audiences understand the impact of extreme weather and climate change.
• Ensure stories and videos are accurate and fair before distribution to millions worldwide.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 8 years of digital editorial experience in extreme weather or climate; a degree in meteorology, climate science or a related field preferred (not required).
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule depending on major weather events.
• Experience handling complex news or topics without supervision.
• Passion for weather, climate and science and deep knowledge of U.S. weather.
• Proven track record writing and editing fast‑moving breaking news; excellent weather and climate news judgment.
• Strong pitching and headline instincts that help audiences connect with the news.
• Experience helping reporters, producers and meteorologists frame stories for a national audience.
• Some experience with weather data and visualizations.
• Perfect grasp of written and spoken English.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• A college degree or equivalent.

How We Get Things Done

Our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate. Learn more at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. We are an equal‑opportunity employer; we consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other protected categories. If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments, visit our accessibility page for instructions.

Compensation

Pay range: $78,540.00 – $145,860.00 per year. Additional rewards may include bonuses, incentives, and program‑specific awards.