Sr. Writer/Reporter, Climate & Weather, CNN Digital

CNN Digital at Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. is seeking a Senior Writer/Reporter for the Climate & Weather team in Washington, DC. The role involves covering climate news, developing stories, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have at least 10 years of digital editorial experience in climate journalism, a passion for the subject, and the ability to handle both breaking news and in-depth features.
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We are CNN.Your New Role...CNN's Climate & Weather team is seeking a digital-first Senior Climate & Weather Reporter to cover daily news and develop stories that help illuminate and personalize the most urgent crisis of our time.The ideal candidate thrives in climate journalism and has honed the ability to contextualize complex topics for a general audience. This person has their finger on the pulse of emerging trends - in climate science, weather, solutions and culture - and the ability to move between breaking news and smart features. This candidate enjoys working on multi-platform stories and gathering reporting for a news network that serves digital, TV and audio audiences. This person is a team-oriented collaborator who works to elevate their colleagues and works well with other teams in the newsroom, including video, data visuals and special projects.Your Role Accountabilities...Pitch, report and write a wide array of climate and weather news, well-reported analyses and featuresSupport video ideation and creation, making sure our climate and weather videos are timely, accurate and engagingRecognize newsy moments and take the lead in launching coverage when major news breaksWrite for and help manage live stories - an essential part of the Climate & Weather team's breaking news coverageStay on top of new trends in the climate, weather and solutions space and mine those trends for insightful, engaging storiesHelp inform and guide the team's priorities as new developments emerge in the climate and weather spaceKeep track of the latest research and important studiesOccasionally edit stories from your colleagues on the Climate & Weather team or reporters from other desksStep in for editors in editorial meetings and workflows when neededTurn in clean, accurate copy on the first draftQualifications & Experience...At least 10 years of digital editorial experience in climate change or related fieldsA passion for climate journalism and a deep understanding of climate scienceA proven track record of writing fast-moving breaking newsA collaborative, team-oriented attitudeThe ability to translate and shape complex story ideas and news developmentsThe ability to write briefly and breezily, but can also handle high-concept storiesStrong pitching and headline instincts that help our audience connect with the newsExceptional communication and organizational skillsCollege degree or equivalent industry experienceAbility to be flexible with working hours based on the needs of the newsroomHow We Get Things Done...This last bit is probably the most important! 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