Editor, Audience Insights & Strategy, CNN at Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Mar, 26

Salary

144292.0

Posted On

27 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Audience Insights, Data Analysis, Editorial Strategy, Collaboration, Communication, Storytelling, Data Fluency, Audience Development, Content Strategy, Analytics Platforms, Google Trends, Editorial Judgment, Strategic Thinking, Presentation Skills, Workflow Development, Audience-Centered Approach

Industry

Entertainment Providers

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! We are seeking an Editor, Audience Insights & Strategy, CNN to join a team focused on evolving and sharpening our digital product and centering our audience in our journalism. This person will play a key role in advancing our audience-first approach by turning data into actionable insights, shaping our editorial and content strategies and contributing to workflows and products that scale the visibility, impact and accessibility of insights in the organization. This team will work in deep partnership with CNN's data and audience teams to ensure that our audience insights are robust, accurate and flow into every part of the business - from newsroom decisions to long-term product and platform strategies. This is a role for a strategic thinker and skilled communicator who thrives at the intersection of audience-centered editorial judgment, data fluency and cross-functional collaboration. Key responsibilities: Analyze performance data across CNN’s digital platforms (site, app, social, video, audio) to uncover trends, insights and anomalies Develop clear, actionable insights and prescriptive recommendations to grow CNN’s audience through editorial strategies Present findings to internal stakeholders through written reports and visually compelling presentations Contribute to the development of scalable workflows and repeatable processes for insights generation and delivery Support the development of playbooks for repeatable coverage strategies Measure and communicate the impact of insights-driven initiatives, editorial decisions and newsroom experiments Work with newsroom staff to understand audience insights, tools and strategies Serve as a voice of our insights in editorial conversations, advocating for user needs and behaviors Collaborate with partners in audience, product, analytics and editorial to bring audience-first thinking and data-backed insights into our content, product and platform strategies Your Qualifications & Experiences... 3-5+ years of experience in digital media, audience development, content strategy, or audience insights roles Proven success working within complex editorial or media organizations to embed audience insights into decision-making Ability to synthesize complex data points into clear narratives and prescriptive recommendations Experience collaborating across editorial, product and analytics teams Familiarity with newsroom dynamics and editorial decision-making processes Fluency in analytics platforms (e.g., Adobe Analytics, Chartbeat, Parse.ly, Google Analytics, Looker Studio) and comfort with basic data manipulation and formulas in Excel or Google Sheets Experience using Google Trends to understand and research audience behavior Editorial sensibility and strategic perspective with the ability to balance brand mission and audience behavior Strong communication and storytelling skills, with a track record of communicating strategic insights with editorial leaders 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: $77,696.00 - $144,292.00 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.

Responsibilities

The Editor will analyze performance data across CNN’s digital platforms to uncover trends and insights, and develop actionable recommendations to grow the audience. They will also present findings to stakeholders and contribute to scalable workflows for insights generation.