Writer
Job Summary
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are
When we say the stuff dreams are made of were not just referring to the world of wizards dragons and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the storytellers bringing our characters to life the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating whats next
From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers across the globe WBD offers career defining opportunities thoughtfully curated benefits and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported here you are celebrated here you can thrive.
We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more need more deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.
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Your New Role
CNNs Global Productions team is looking for an experienced digital Feature Writer to produce high-quality long-form editorial content across topics including sustainability business culture and travel.
This role is focused on digital feature storytelling with an emphasis on deeply reported narrative-driven articles. The writer will work alongside specialist colleagues across the organization including editors video producers and visual teams to deliver high-quality editorial features.
While there may be occasional opportunities to support multi-platform content the core focus of this role is digital written features. The role will utilize a mix of formats including long-form features short-form digital articles and interactive storytelling elements such as data-led pieces and visual packages.
Your Role Accountabilities
The Feature Writer will work closely with the Executive Producer Copy Editors and Content Insights team to pitch and develop sponsored and editorial features that engage audiences and contribute to wider CNN Digital audience growth goals.
Produce compelling digital feature articles with strong structure narrative flow and editorial judgment
Pitch original story ideas informed by audience insights and global trends
Collaborate with editorial visual and insights teams to enhance storytelling
Maintain CNNs editorial standards ensuring content is accurate balanced and engaging
Work with sponsorship stakeholders where required ensuring alignment across editorial and commercial objectives
Contribute to multi-format storytelling including visual features galleries and supporting content
Write engaging headlines and captions for digital platforms
Review and provide first-edit input on selected content from contributors or junior writers
Build stories within CMS platforms and use analytics tools to optimize performance
This role will collaborate with international teams and contributors and requires the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications & Experience
Strong portfolio of digital feature writing including long-form content
Experience in journalism or digital publishing environments
Proven ability to develop engaging well-researched feature stories
Strong storytelling instincts and editorial judgment
Comfortable working with data visuals and multimedia storytelling formats
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to generate original ideas and adapt to different formats
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 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.
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 regardless of sex gender identity ethnicity age sexual orientation religion or belief marital status pregnancy parenthood disability or any other category protected by law.If youre 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.
About Company
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