Copy Editor – CNN Headlines – CNN’s FAST channel
| Company | Warner Bros. |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlanta, GA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- 5+ years of full-time experience in broadcast news writing and/or editing
- Four-year college degree or equivalent professional newsroom experience
- Expert-level editing skills with a strong grasp of accuracy, tone, balance, and style
- Proven ability to produce high-quality, deadline-driven content quickly and efficiently
- Strong adaptability—able to pivot during breaking news, match anchor styles, and rewrite on the fly
- Team-oriented, enthusiastic, and proactive approach to collaboration
- A solid understanding of video production and the ability to edit video if needed to ensure visual and editorial cohesion
Responsibilities
- Review and edit scripts for accuracy, clarity, grammar, balance, and tone
- Ensure all copy adheres to CNN’s editorial standards, stylebook, and legal guidelines
- Verify all on-air elements including graphics, fonts, and video cues for accuracy and consistency
- Offer editorial feedback and coaching to writers and producers as needed
- Rewrite or rework scripts to enhance clarity and make them more compelling and conversational for anchors
- Communicate script issues proactively with producers, flagging concerns early and offering solutions
- Check that scripts align with approved source material, and confirm video and font information is correct
- Format scripts properly with production cues for the control room and directorial team
- Occasionally write scripts and take an active role in preparing the editorial rundown
- Write and line produce segments or shows as needed, particularly during breaking news or high-volume shifts
- Contribute to network-wide editorial excellence by pointing out errors or discrepancies in scripts, wires, or on-air content
- Understand video production processes and contribute to video editing tasks if needed, ensuring scripts align perfectly with on-screen visuals and sound
- Demonstrate a high editorial sensibility, making swift editorial decisions in fast-paced environments to uphold CNN’s journalistic standards
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with CNN’s Stylebook, editorial standards, and font coding preferred