Director, News (weekend)

Warner Bros. Discovery

Hong Kong
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10 years newsroom leadership experience
Strong editorial vision for us news
Video-first newsroom experience
** Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Director of News for CNN's Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong, focusing on shaping global weekend coverage with an emphasis on US domestic news. The ideal candidate will have extensive newsroom leadership experience, strong editorial vision, and a collaborative mindset to thrive in a fast-paced environment. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves setting the global news agenda during US overnight hours as part of a follow-the-sun operation.
  • Candidates must demonstrate superior news judgment and the ability to make decisive editorial decisions in a high-pressure deadline-driven environment.
  • Warner Bros. Discovery offers career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and tools to explore and grow into your best selves.

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** Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Director of News for CNN's Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong, focusing on shaping global weekend coverage with an emphasis on US domestic news. The ideal candidate will have extensive newsroom leadership experience, strong editorial vision, and a collaborative mindset to thrive in a fast-paced environment. **

Salary

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Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10 years newsroom leadership experience
  • Strong editorial vision for US news
  • Video-first newsroom experience
  • Ability to work weekends

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for breaking news
  • Distinctive enterprise reporting flair
  • Collaborative multi-platform environment
  • Creative problem-solving skills

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years newsroom leadership experience
  • College degree or equivalent industry experience
  • Perfect grasp of written and spoken English

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