The Writer will be responsible for crafting various types of news stories, including voiceovers, package tosses, opens and teases. The candidate should be able to produce high-volume, high-quality copy under deadline pressure. The candidate must have a proven ability to function successfully in the control room and newsroom environments.
Your Role Accountabilities…
- Must be able to work with remotely based producers and communicate effectively with Media Operations
- Handle graphics requests and work with Producers on elements for live shots.
Qualifications & Experience…
- Must have a BA or equivalent work experience.
- At least one year of experience as a full-time writer or successful completion of writer training in a CNN newsroom.
- It is important for the candidate to have a thorough understanding and proven experience in handling international stories.
- Successful candidates will demonstrate a knowledge of and active participation in social media as a news tool.
- Must have the flexibility to work different shifts including evenings, overnights and weekends.
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.
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