Senior Editor, Cnn Weather Features

Cable News Network Inc

Base: $62,860.00 - $116,740.00 py; bonus/equity: a...
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Significant digital editorial experience
Strong editing skills for complex science
Experience shaping explanatory storytelling
** CNN is seeking a Senior Editor for its Weather Features team, responsible for leading the creation of engaging, visually dynamic stories that connect audiences to natural phenomena, climate, and science. The ideal candidate should possess significant digital editorial experience in science journalism and demonstrate strong collaborative and storytelling skills. **

Job Summary

  • This senior editor will lead CNN Weather's features coverage, connecting audiences to the forces shaping the planet through science and lived experience.
  • The role requires developing distinctive, visually rich story ideas across formats including short-form, interactive explainers, and social content.
  • Warner Bros. Discovery offers a total compensation package including health insurance, retirement savings, paid holidays, and annual bonuses.

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** CNN is seeking a Senior Editor for its Weather Features team, responsible for leading the creation of engaging, visually dynamic stories that connect audiences to natural phenomena, climate, and science. The ideal candidate should possess significant digital editorial experience in science journalism and demonstrate strong collaborative and storytelling skills. **

Salary

Base: $62,860.00 - $116,740.00 per year; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives available; Benefits: Health insurance, wellness program, life/disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Significant digital editorial experience
  • Strong editing skills for complex science
  • Experience shaping explanatory storytelling
  • Collaboration with visual and video partners
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Nice-to-have

  • Deep appreciation for natural-world storytelling
  • Familiarity with Earth or atmospheric science
  • Experience coaching on-camera talent
  • Instinct for framing complex topics accessibly
  • Self-motivated team-oriented collaborator

Key Requirements

  • College degree or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated experience in science or climate journalism
  • Proven ability to translate complex scientific material into accessible language

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