Supervising Editor, Health & Wellness Features CNN Digital Products & Services

Supervising Editor, Health & Wellness Features – CNN Digital Products & Services

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CNN is seeking a strategic and collaborative Supervising Editor to lead a team focused on growing the influence and reach of CNN’s expert voices in the health and wellness space. This editor will oversee editorial operations across text, video, audio, and emerging platforms, ensuring cohesive storytelling and high editorial standards.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned editorial leader with deep experience managing and creating with talent—preferably in a wellness or health context—and orchestrating ambitious, cross‑functional projects. They will bring a strong grounding in journalism best practices, a background in strategy or audience development, and a clear understanding of how to connect platform‑specific formats across a digital publishing universe.

• Hire and supervise top‑tier editorial talent, supporting their growth across multimedia platforms and the Longevity product.
• Lead editorial planning and execution for health and wellness features across CNN’s digital platforms.
• Oversee top‑to‑bottom editorial management of priority health and wellness stories, directing reporting efforts, guiding multimedia development, and providing editorial approvals across formats to ensure quality and consistency.
• Serve as CNN’s subject matter expert on health and wellness coverage, ensuring content is accurate, inclusive, and evidence based.
• Collaborate with expert talent to shape and elevate their voices across formats.
• Coordinate cross‑platform publishing strategies to ensure cohesive storytelling across text, video, audio, and social.
• Oversee the creation of multimedia packages, including podcasts, video segments, and written features.
• Lead the development and execution of complex, multi‑platform editorial projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Drive platform‑specific strategies to grow audience engagement and reach.
• Provide mentorship, editorial guidance, and performance management to support talent growth.
• Pivot quickly between multiple assignments, managing competing priorities with clarity and focus.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in editorial and digital news environments.
• 2–3+ years of management experience.
• Proven success leading cross‑functional teams and managing complex editorial projects.
• Strong understanding of digital publishing and audience development strategies.

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent industry experience.

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Cross‑platform content development (text, video, audio).
• Audience development and digital reach.
• Project management and workflow optimization.
• People development and coaching.
• Strong editorial judgment and journalistic standards.
• Adept at managing multiple priorities and pivoting quickly in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for innovation and excellence.

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