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Warner Bros. Discovery Looking for News Desk Journalist at Ciudad de México, México Full Time
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.
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…
The News Desk Journalist (NDJ) coordinates the news gathering for our 24 hr. Spanish language network. The NDJ will keep a constant flow of content using wires, web sites, contacts and social media to update the channel and to create news opportunities throughout the day with innovative and interesting material. The NDJ must ensure that possible reporting and breaking news coverage makes it online & air in a timely fashion. NDJs coordinate story assignments for staff correspondents in the U.S., Mexico, Argentina and freelance reporters throughout the world; work with media coordinators, CM/DOC and Copy Editors to create the news brief pods. Coordinate domestic and international newsgathering with CNN assignment desks, packages and video feeds and live or pre tape reports using LiveU. Ensure flow of information on important stories or breaking news is also filtered to other CNN platforms including CNN.com, and CNN Wires. Maintain regular contact with national and international desk as well as other departments and colleagues to explore joint coverage opportunities. NDJs responsible for writing, tracking, and producing news briefs during overnight and other select shifts. NDJs occasionally asked to deliver live, on-air, breaking news bulletins.
Qualifications & Experience…
- 3-5 years’ experience as assignment editor
- 3-5 years’ experience in booking international and domestic satellites
- Field producing experience and story assignment coordination of domestic and international correspondents.
- College graduate (4 years degree) in journalism or similar or commensurate experience Fluent in English and Spanish.
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.
The Legal Bits…
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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, union status, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [email protected].
