Breaking News Writer

1 week ago

London, United Kingdom Warner Bros. Discovery Full time

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**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.

**Your New Role...**

We’re currently looking for a Breaking News Writer to join the CNN Breaking/Live News Team and help cover history

CNN’s Breaking/Live News Team is across the biggest, most relevant, and engaging stories around the globe while focusing on creating a dynamic live experience for our readers. Our team of editors and writers jump on everything, from major weather disasters and announcements from world leaders to the Olympics, international elections, notable trials and covering the war in Ukraine. We follow the most significant stories in real time and across multiple time zones. This team has an insatiable appetite for breaking news and chasing fast-moving stories.

**This is a weekend role with a Saturday through to Wednesday schedule.**

**Your Role Accountabilities...**
- Writing real-time breaking news posts and monitoring multiple breaking events for CNN’s live updates platform. No story is too big or too small.
- Pitching stories and collaborating with team members on daily news priorities and future live stories.
- Tracking constantly changing and emerging newsmakers and fast-moving storylines.
- Working quickly to familiarise yourself with the major players in any breaking story.
- Coordinating with newsgathering partners from around the globe, and working closely with the London based Breaking News Editor.

**Selection Criteria...**
- Proven digital storytelling experience.
- Genuine interest in breaking news and a curiosity and passion for how it travels across the internet — from social to alerts.
- Sharp and fast writer with the ability to write a headline, and a sharp, precise paragraph that captures the essence of the story.
- Strong collaborator and communicator - we are a truly cross-functional team that works with nearly every desk and department teams and bureaus.
- Flexibility with your schedule, to account for major breaking news events, is vital to this role.
- Ability to work quickly under pressure and collaborate closely with others is essential.

Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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