CNN Weather is seeking an experienced, digital-first editor to lead and shape our features coverage, where science meets awe and explanation meets lived experience
Job Summary
CNN Weather is seeking an experienced, digital-first editor to lead and shape our features coverage, where science meets awe and explanation meets lived experience.
This senior editor will be responsible for guiding our feature content across the natural world, space, Earth science, climate and travel, shaping explanatory and experience-driven stories that connect audiences to the forces shaping the planet.
The ideal candidate has strong editorial judgment and editing skills, a deep appreciation for natural-world storytelling and a sharp instinct for framing complex topics in ways that are accessible, visually dynamic and emotionally resonant.
Matching Summary
CNN Weather is seeking an experienced, digital-first editor to lead and shape our features coverage, where science meets awe and explanation meets lived experience.
Salary
Base: $62,860.00 - $116,740.00 salary per year; Bonus/Equity: annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards; Benefits: health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
digital-first editor
features coverage
natural world storytelling
science communication
visually rich stories
multi-platform formats
Nice-to-have
curiosity and habit building
team-oriented collaborator
elevates colleagues
values diverse perspectives
Key Requirements
Significant digital editorial experience
Demonstrated experience shaping explanatory or visually driven storytelling
Experience working with and coaching on-camera talent
Strong editing skills
Excellent news judgment
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
Familiarity with Earth science, atmospheric science, climate systems or planetary science preferred
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously