Director, News (weekend)

Warner Bros. Discovery UK

Hong Kong, Hong Kong
On-site
Weekend news coverage
Us domestic news focus
Video-first newsroom leadership
Warner Bros. Discovery UK is seeking a Director of News for its CNN Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong, focusing on shaping global weekend news coverage with an emphasis on US domestic news. The ideal candidate should possess extensive newsroom leadership experience, exceptional news judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Job Summary

  • This role takes a leading role in shaping global weekend coverage with a strong focus on US domestic news.
  • You will help set the global news agenda throughout the US overnight hours, making decisive editorial decisions in a highly pressurized deadline-driven environment.
  • You will be an expert communicator and adept at working in a highly collaborative multi-platform news environment, partnering closely with various teams.

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Warner Bros. Discovery UK is seeking a Director of News for its CNN Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong, focusing on shaping global weekend news coverage with an emphasis on US domestic news. The ideal candidate should possess extensive newsroom leadership experience, exceptional news judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • weekend news coverage
  • US domestic news focus
  • video-first newsroom leadership
  • breaking news judgment
  • multiplatform coverage coordination
  • real-time editorial decisions

Nice-to-have

  • storytelling passion
  • collaborative work environment
  • creative problem-solving

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years newsroom leadership experience
  • Deep working knowledge of US news
  • Willingness to work weekends
  • Calmness under pressure
  • College degree or equivalent industry experience
  • Perfect grasp of written and spoken English

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