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Warner Bros. Discovery · 2 months ago

Executive Editor, Health & Wellness, CNN Digital Products & Services

NY New York 30 Hudson Yards

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$110K/yr - $205K/yr

10+ years exp

Warner Bros. Discovery is a leading media company known for its iconic content and storytelling. They are seeking an ambitious and visionary Executive Editor for CNN's Health & Wellness coverage, responsible for leading editorial strategy and managing a team to deliver high-quality multimedia journalism on health and longevity topics.

AdvertisingBroadcastingDigital EntertainmentDigital MediaFilm ProductionMedia and EntertainmentNewsPublishing

Responsibilities

Lead CNN’s editorial strategy for health, wellness, and longevity, shaping coverage across platforms and formats

Supervise a team of editors and reporters, providing editorial guidance, mentorship, and performance management

Oversee the development of features, explainers, first-person narratives, and service journalism that reflects CNN’s editorial standards and audience needs

Collaborate with video, visuals, and product teams to produce cohesive, multimedia storytelling

Develop and manage repeatable editorial formats and franchises, including talent-led initiatives

Make key editorial decisions, including story selection, resource allocation, and prioritization

Ensure coverage is inclusive, evidence-based, and grounded in rigorous reporting

Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and editorial excellence

Qualification

Health journalismMultimedia storytellingEditorial leadershipEditing skillsAudience-centered storytellingTeam managementEmpathetic leadershipEditorial philosophyContent developmentCreative collaboration