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 Senior Reporter/Writer, Pop Culture and Power will help drive CNN’s digital features coverage of power, fame, pop culture and the various global industries centered in Los Angeles. This role produces ambitious, deeply sourced reporting that illuminates the personalities and forces shaping contemporary culture. The ideal candidate brings exceptional editorial judgment for high impact, authoritative journalism.
Your Role Accountabilities…
- Develop and maintain a sophisticated network of sources across entertainment, talent representation, digital creator communities, and adjacent industries that influence pop culture — while remaining uncaptured by the allure of fame and charisma
- Report on the individuals, systems, and emerging trends that shape culture.
- Produce a broad range of feature storytelling, including deeply reported narratives, profiles, analytical pieces, and timely cultural coverage aligned with news and audience demand.
- Identify early signals of cultural movement — from industry conversations to online behavior — and convert them into well sourced, insightful journalism.
- Write with clarity, authority, and narrative sophistication across formats, contributing daily coverage as needed
- Contribute to storytelling across text, video, audio, newsletters, and repeatable digital formats, adapting reporting to meet audience and platform needs.
- Uphold CNN’s highest standards of accuracy, ethics, sourcing, and editorial rigor throughout all stages of reporting.
Qualifications & Experience…
- 8+ years of a strong record of features, enterprise work, and cultural journalism.
- Demonstrated success in cultivating deep and reliable sourcing within entertainment, cultural industries, or adjacent fields requiring discretion and nuance.
- Advanced understanding of the entertainment, pop culture, and creator ecosystems — including how industry and audience dynamics evolve across demographics, technologies, and platforms.
- Proven ability to produce high impact storytelling across a variety of formats, including longform features, profiles, and timely cultural pieces.
- Exceptional writing, interviewing, and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret cultural signals and provide clear, contextual explanation.
- Strong fluency in digital culture — including social platforms, content ecosystems, influencer dynamics, fandom communities, and emerging behaviors online.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage a complex slate of stories, work under deadline, and consistently deliver high quality journalism.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working in team oriented, cross-functional digital news environments.
- Experience or interest in storytelling across multimedia formats (video, audio, newsletters) is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, media, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
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, 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: $90,764.00 - $168,562.00 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.
If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.