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.

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Your New Role...                                                            

The Associate Writer, Markets & Finance for CNN Business is responsible for reporting coverage of each day’s most essential markets and finance stories, delivering coverage of stocks, bonds, commodities, cryptocurrencies, ETFs and other markets news for CNN Business and the broader CNN audience and network, explaining both what is happening in the markets and what action people should take to improve their financial situation. The ideal candidate must love business news, with a particular enthusiasm for covering and contextualizing investments, strategies and daily market movements.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Pitch and write breaking news stories about daily US market movements and the policies, corporate events, economics and decisionmakers driving assets higher or lower.
• Pitch and write feature stories and analysis about personal finance topics, including retirement, investment advice, lifecycle events and savings, among others.
• Deliver fast and accurate stories in a real-time news environment.
• Report stories that explain complex market-moving information to a general business news audience.
• Write analytical pieces and in-depth stories about markets and investors.
• Be skeptical, but not cynical – be genuinely excited by the changes and disruptions occurring on Wall Street and beyond, but also ready to take a critical look at them.

Qualifications & Experience...

• 1-2 years of reporting experience
• College degree or equivalent industry experience
• Strong editorial judgement, and knowledge of or passion for business and financial news
• Excellent writing and research skills
• Strong communication, team collaboration skills

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 the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status 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.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $49,708.00 - $92,315.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.