Associate Editor, Programming

Warner Media, LLC.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is looking for an Associate Editor in London. The role involves curating content for CNN's platforms, writing compelling headlines, and managing digital updates. Ideal candidates have strong writing skills, familiarity with digital content, and the ability to work under pressure. This position is onsite, contributing to dynamic news environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a related role.
• Excellent writing and text editing skills.
• Flexibility with hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Editor in curation of daily content.
• Manage updates to stories.
• Write accurate headlines and alerts with speed and audience appeal.

Skills

Writing and text editing

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of digital content

Audience analytics

Strong communication skills

Job description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X!

Your New Role…

The Associate Editor, Programming, reports to the Senior Editor, Programming, and is responsible for taking the extraordinary content of CNN, curating and organising it for CNN's core platforms. Programming Associate Editors are obsessed with writing that perfect headline and creating that perfect presentation for CNN's powerful homepages. This position requires a passion for connecting audiences with compelling journalism and the ability to think like readers, watchers, and listeners to help connect disparate digital dots for the benefit of global audiences second‑by‑second, minute‑by‑minute.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Assist Senior Editor in curation of daily content
• Manage updates to stories
• Brainstorm story and series ideas on a weekly basis
• Keep an eye on social trends and digital conversations
• Experiment regularly to boost traffic and conversion rates
• Write accurate headlines and alerts with speed and audience appeal
• Exercise fast‑paced news judgment and CMS work
• Create compelling digital packages for distribution across multiple platforms
• Suggest and help execute programming strategies that contribute to the life of content
• Help execute projects while monitoring audience data and optimising content
• Participate in post‑mortems and conversations about improving programming

Qualifications & Experience…

• Proven experience in a related role
• Excellent writing and text editing skills
• Ability to work quickly under pressure and collaborate closely with others
• Knowledge of digital content in multiple forms (articles, videos, galleries, social content, interactives, podcasts, etc.)
• Experience with audience analytics and A/B testing preferred
• Strong feedback communication skills and collaborative mindset
• Flexibility with hours, including nights and weekends

Additional Information

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid‑2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom.

Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.

Onsite Working – This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.