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Editor, Programming

London

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Your New Role...


CNN Digital's Editor, Programming, will report to the Senior Editor, Programming, curating CNN's core surfaces, sending alerts to our app audience and using creativity in content packaging, with editorial judgment being first and foremost. This role requires exceptional news judgment, urgency and creativity in content presentation. You'll drive audience engagement, making decisions that affect how millions experience news.


Your Role Accountabilities...

Master CNN's core platforms, demonstrating stellar news judgment

Initiate creative feed organisation using CNN's content library

Deploy top-notch editorial and news judgement to support clear, engaging curation and framing of CNN journalism

Recognise programming and audience needs proactively and collaborate with senior team members

Guide associate editors and occasionally serve as a shift lead

Interact with stakeholders to share and receive feedback on initiatives and day-to-day programming

Participate in post-mortems and strategic conversations to enhance programming

Execute distribution strategies while monitoring audience data and optimising content

Apply deep knowledge of digital content forms (video, articles, photo galleries, etc.) to program for user needs, identify trends, and communicate insights to senior leadership

Contribute to content strategies based on audience behaviour and platform performance

Edit breaking news and collaborate with writers in shaping alerts and articles


Qualifications & Experience...

Demonstrable experience in digital news

Excellent writing and editing skills, able to work quickly under pressure while maintaining high standards

Strong collaborative mindset and communication skills

Experience with analytics and content optimization

Strategic thinking and creative problem-solving abilities

Willingness to work nights and/or weekends

Understanding of digital content across multiple formats

Ability to make fast-paced editorial decisions

Experience with content management and digital publishing tools



Date Approved

03/12/25

Deadline For Applications

17/12/25

Job Title

Editor, Programming

Location

London

Remote Working Options

Fully Office/Studio Based

Salary/Rate

tbc

Contract Type

Permanent

Duration

n/a

Industry

TV

Minimum Experience

1-3 Credits

Preferred Genre Experience

Not Specified
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