Video Editor/Producer

CNN; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news organization is seeking a Video Editor/Producer in London to enhance multiplatform news output. Responsibilities include editing content, mentoring junior editors, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates must be proficient with Adobe software and possess strong knowledge of news programming. This role offers a hybrid work model, balancing remote and in-office work.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects is essential.
• Strong understanding of Mac OS, hardware, and media asset management systems.
• Proven experience editing news programming with knowledge of codecs, file formats, and delivery specifications.

Responsibilities

• Edit daily news content including TV packages and longer-format programming.
• Maintain organized media projects to ensure assets are accessible.
• Collaborate with teams to define creative and editorial vision.

Skills

Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro

Strong understanding of Mac OS

Editing news programming experience

Knowledge of codecs and file formats

Ability to troubleshoot technical issues

Adaptability during breaking news

Editorial decision making under pressure

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…

We are looking for the Video Editor/Producer who will play a critical role in CNN’s Newsgathering department in London. This position focuses on two key areas: delivering the highest-quality multiplatform output under tight deadlines for London’s Newsgathering unit, and working with your Managers, and Senior Editors to develop and implement workflows, technologies, and efficiencies.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Edit daily news content including TV packages, vertical social edits, promos, and longer-format programming.
• Maintain organized media projects and ensure assets are easily accessible to team members.
• Collaborate with producers, reporters, and graphics teams to define creative and editorial vision.
• Test new workflows, software, and equipment; provide feedback to improve efficiency.
• Mentor junior editors and contribute to department-wide training initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience…

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects is essential.
• Strong understanding of Mac OS, hardware, and media asset management systems.
• Proven experience editing news programming with knowledge of codecs, file formats, and delivery specifications for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Strong understanding of production, digital workflows, and newsgathering processes.
• Ability to take ownership and troubleshoot technical issues and liaise with Engineering on workflow improvements.
• Adapts well to change and shifting priorities, especially during breaking news.
• Ability to make quick editorial decisions under pressure.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends or late shifts when required.

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 here.

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.

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. 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.