News Desk Reporter Writer

Job Description

CNN is seeking a news desk reporter/writer to join the nerve center of the Washington newsroom. The ideal candidate is someone who embraces the challenge of multi-tasking in a fast-paced news environment.
Your Role Accountabilities…
• Reports, researches, writes and owns all stages of assigned stories from brief initial network alerts to fully formed published stories and everything in between across all platforms.
• Capable of reporting and write assigned stories, with urgency and accuracy, often under tight deadlines
• Utilize strong editorial judgment to quickly and effectively frame and headline news items for maximum impact, as well as provide key context
• Maintain contacts and monitor competitive landscape and variety of news products for developments beyond initial reporting
• Working knowledge of Washington coverage area
• Assist covering events and newsmaker interviews, singling out and writing news developments
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency in pursuing breaking news stories and delivering updates in real-time
• May be deployed on field assignments to enhance breaking news coverage or to pursue distinctive storylines
• Monitor the competitive landscape and multiple sources for news developments

Qualifications & Experience…
• Typically has 3 or more years of progressively complex related experience.
• College degree or equivalent industry experience

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.
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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: $49,504.00 - $91,936.00 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-86v34m-216-73-216-22-42 in your application.