Breaking News Writer, CNN

Found in: beBee S HK - 1 month ago

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China WARNERMEDIA Full time

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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery⦠the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Areâ¦

When we say, âthe stuff dreams are made of,â weâre not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDâs 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 whatâs nextâ¦

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.

To see what itâs like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X

General Summary:

CNN Digital Worldwide is hiring a Breaking News Writer for our Asia-Pacific team in Hong Kong.

The successful candidate will thrive in a pressurized deadline-driven environment â covering the big, important stories of the day with accuracy and speed.

As a Breaking News Writer youâll work within a global team, picking up from, and collaborating with, teams around the world to break and contextualize the biggest stories of the day across CNNâs digital platforms.

Youâll have a deep knowledge of international news and current affairs as well as an appetite to dive into new subjects and quickly get up to speed.

The successful candidate must have exceptional editorial judgment and demonstrated versatility within a digital news team at an international media company.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Working within a team of digital writers and editors on breaking news coverage, covering multiple regions and subjects.

  • Writing international-caliber breaking news with clarity, context and urgency while following digital best practices (eg SEO, mobile headlines etc).

  • Moving between different story formats, including taking the lead in delivering minute-by-minute updates on CNNâs live stories.

  • Working with newsgathering and TV colleagues for cross-platform storytelling opportunities.

  • Navigating quickly between different communication tools, while determining whatâs editorially important.

  • Framing stories and suggesting clever, compelling and accurate headlines to editors.

  • Contributing story ideas at daily editorial meetings and longer-term pitch meetings.

  • Ensuring all journalism produced adheres to CNN standards and integrity.

Experience required:

  • Minimum 3 to 5 years writing breaking news at a global media company or another outlet with a large audience.

  • Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines.

  • Deep knowledge, passion and interest for international news. A curiosity to keep learning, to think critically and a strong desire to make CNNâs coverage reflective of the world we cover.

  • Perfect grasp of written and spoken English.

  • Understanding of journalistic standards and media law.

  • Self-starter with a history of delivering outstanding journalism.

  • Language skills desirable. 

How We Get Things Doneâ¦

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 www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/  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.

The Legal Bitsâ¦

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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 youâre a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

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