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Warner Bros. Discovery Writer, Testing & Updates, CNN Underscored in New York, New York
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.
Your New Role…
This role focuses on both updating and creating best-of product review coverage for CNN's reviews and recommendations site, CNN Underscored. Tasked with updating, finding, testing, and writing about the best products to help our readers find the things they need, the Writer, Testing and Updates will research consumer products and services across a wide range of categories, quickly build expertise, thoroughly test products and write informative, concise best-of reviews. A large part of this role is regularly auditing current Best of content and reviews and ensuring they are up to the standards with which we uphold ourselves. The content will span across categories like kitchen, home, garden and appliances to start, but broad knowledge and reportorial curiosity is required as our coverage is evolving. This position reports into the Senior Editor of Testing and will work with a team of associate writers and wide network of freelancers to research and develop coverage of product categories, assemble lists of the most relevant products to test, communicate with manufacturers and press relations agencies to obtain products, build and execute creative, thorough, realistic test plans, capture video, take photographs and write copy to build the best best-of reviews for CNN Underscored and CNN.com readers. You will develop content that fits with the CNN Underscored audience but are encouraged to test creative new angles on consumer product and service coverage and continue to expand the product testing program.
Your Role Accountabilities…
Keep abreast of the consumer product landscape, working with editors and analytics staff to build content that addresses reader interest based on an understanding of search and key consumer trends.
Thoroughly and creatively research, curate, test, retest, write, edit and produce best-of review content, including video and photography as needed.
Revisit, update and optimize existing content to ensure we are aligned with new product releases, changes in key consumer trends, and analytical insights.
Deep knowledge of the latest consumer products and news, especially in the lifestyle, kitchen, home, and appliance spaces.
Excels at short, medium, and long-term assignments that often require the application of independent judgment.
Work is subject to supervisory review at regular intervals.
Operates within the context of defined procedures
Qualifications & Experience...
3-4 years' experience of hands-on reviewing of consumer products, ideally in the context of head-to-head comparative reviewing and best-of recommendations.
Should have experience in reporting; able to identify and contact sources, research unfamiliar categories, and identify and gather the most relevant information as required to build impactful stories.
Should have an interest in ecommerce and an understanding of SEO principles and techniques.
Previous experience with photography and videography, and the use of photo and video editing tools is a plus
Must have the ability to break down potentially complex topics into an easily digestible format
Flawless grammar & spelling
Must be comfortable using content management systems
Strong creative and writing skills are required for this position. Must be detail-oriented, organized and have strong communication skills.
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 the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.
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: $77,840.00 - $144,560.00 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.