Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
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.
Your New CNN Role...
CNN is hiring a digital-first News Desk Reporter to join its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong – with a strong focus on US domestic news and politics.
The successful candidate will thrive in a pressurized deadline-driven environment, covering the big, important stories of the day with accuracy and speed.
You will share our insatiable appetite for breaking news and chasing fast-moving stories across time-zones, while helping to drive domestic coverage throughout the US overnight hours.
You’ll have proven reporting skills and the ability to quickly distill and frame complex ideas, bringing a deep understanding of US domestic affairs, as well as an eye for creative storytelling opportunities.
The successful candidate must have exceptional editorial judgment and demonstrated versatility within a leading digital-first news outlet.
Though the role is located in Asia-Pacific, you will be working as part of a global, 24/7 digital-first cross-platform team, providing a key editorial link between CNN’s US and Europe operations, including on weekends.
Your Role Accountabilities
Working within a team of world-class digital-first writers and editors to deliver breaking news
Writing breaking news with clarity, context and urgency in a blended multi-platform newsroom
Comfortable switching between US and international news priorities, depending on needs
The ability to think in headlines and smart framings, while considering the intended audience
Moving between different story formats, including taking the lead in delivering minute-by-minute updates on CNN’s live stories
Heightened ability to identify storytelling opportunities and cultivate strong sources and areas of expertise
Ensuring all journalism produced adheres to CNN standards and integrity
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 5 years writing and reporting breaking news at a leading digital-first media outlet
Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines
Willingness to work weekends
Deep knowledge and experience covering US politics. A curiosity to keep learning, to think critically and a strong desire to make CNN’s coverage reflective of the world we cover
Perfect grasp of written and spoken English
Self-starter with a history of delivering outstanding journalism
How We Get Things Done…
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.
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.If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.