Assignment Editor, National Desk-Newsgathering

Job Description

The Job

CNN Newsgathering seeks an Assignment Editor for the National Desk. CNN News Editors initiate, propel, and facilitate the execution of stories for all CNN Platforms. The position is responsible for generating news leads via traditional and new media platforms, possessing good judgment to evaluate engaging stories shared via e-mail, telephone and social media, along with other facets of newsgathering.

The Daily
• Works with the team to meet editorial goals and deadlines
• Must have a strong understanding of social media, vetting third-party material and utilizing these and other social and digital resources in delivering the news to our viewers/readers.
• Foster relationships and works closely with platform partners, field personnel and executive teams to develop and execute high-quality journalism
• Communicates with managers, bureaus and news teams keeping them abreast of developing story opportunities, breaking news and other changes
• Candidates should be prepared to work various shifts including overnights and weekends.

The Essentials
• 3-5 years' experience in news environment at a major network/local station
• Strong writing and research skills, proven editorial judgment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Able to work under pressure
• Newsgathering skills with social media platforms
• Previous Assignment Editor experience preferred with newsgathering experience in traditional and digital/social
• Undergraduate degree in journalism/related field or commensurate experience is preferred.
• This position is required to work in person at one of our locations in the United States. WarnerMedia requires anyone working in our workplaces in the US to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions to this vaccine requirement are available to those entitled to reasonable accommodations for religious or medical reasons.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmvx5m-18-218-168-16-42 in your application.