Writer

Job Description

Who We Are…

When we say, ''the stuff dreams are made of,'' we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's 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 what's 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
CNN's 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 CNN's 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

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.

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