Associate Editor, Programming

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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.

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.

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Your New Role…

The Associate Editor, Programming, reports to the Senior Editor, Programming, and is responsible for taking the extraordinary content of CNN, curating and organising it for CNN's core platforms. Programming Associate Editors are obsessed with writing that perfect headline and creating that perfect presentation for CNN's powerful homepages. This position requires a passion for connecting audiences with compelling journalism and the ability to think like readers, watchers, and listeners to help connect disparate digital dots for the benefit of global audiences second-by-second, minute-by-minute.

Your Role Accountabilities …

Assist Senior Editor in curation of daily content

Manage updates to stories

Brainstorm story and series ideas on a weekly basis

Keep an eye on social trends and digital conversations

Experiment regularly to boost traffic and conversion rates

Write accurate headlines and alerts with speed and audience appeal

Exercise fast-paced news judgment and CMS work

Create compelling digital packages for distribution across multiple platforms

Suggest and help execute programming strategies that contribute to the life of content

Help execute projects while monitoring audience data and optimising content

Participate in post-mortems and conversations about improving programming

Qualifications & Experience…

Proven experience in a related role

Excellent writing and text editing skills

Ability to work quickly under pressure and collaborate closely with others

Knowledge of digital content in multiple forms (articles, videos, galleries, social content, interactives, podcasts, etc.)

Experience with audience analytics and A/B testing preferred

Strong feedback communication skills and collaborative mindset

Flexibility with hours, including nights and weekends

Additional Information

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom  here .

Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.

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.

How We Get Things Done…

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