Would you like to work for a leading global media organisation? Do you have experience in editorial writing? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are currently recruiting a Writer to join the CNNMoney team in London.
CNN's portfolio of news and information services is available in five different languages across all major TV, internet and mobile platforms reaching more than 392 million households around the globe. CNN International is the number one international TV news channel according to all major media surveys across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Asia Pacific region and Latin America. The CNN digital network is consistently one of the top news and current affairs destination on the web.
The Writer is responsible for writing on CNNMoney with Maggie Lake. The Writer takes on a leading editorial role by writing scripts and preparing show-specific segments.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
The Writer is responsible for the segments assigned
Determining which stories will be presented in a newscast and how those stories will be presented.
Writing according to CNN's conversational style and ensure content is engaging, that it is optimised for sharing and at the cutting edge of digital storytelling.
The Writer must deliver segments assigned to him/her by the producer and coordinate the efforts of the writers and PA's who assist in the programme production when they are producing.
Must know and understand news and business stories, and what treatments the stories deserve for CNNMoney with Maggie Lake
Spending a large part of the shift studying wires and interacting with the assignment desk, supervisors and the show team to determine just how CNNI will be covering and presenting stories each day.
Knowledge and experience required
Essential:
Thorough knowledge of international news, business news and regional affairs.
Substantial experience in broadcast journalism
Experience working to a style guide is required
Self-starter, with a history of delivering exceptional results
Good communication skills
Ideas generation
Ability to multi-task
Ability to make fast, tough decisions
Able to work under pressure
Working from our London office in the heart of Soho, you will have the opportunity to work for a truly global media company. With global scope and local focus, we'll find and share news that matter to our diverse audiences and clients.
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