Senior Editor, Lifestyle
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…
Manage the Beauty, Fashion, Home and Gift Guide space for CNN Underscored, CNN’s reviews and recommendations section.
Build, manage and execute the Lifestyle calendar for CNN Underscored.
Manage Style, Beauty, Gift Guide and Home editors.
Deliver engaging, helpful and informative copy on deadline.
Build a reliable stable of experts we can source in our Lifestyle coverage.
Brainstorm story and series ideas on a weekly basis.
Communicate with our SEO team to ensure stories comply with SEO guidance.
Work closely with the Product Testing team to help with reviews of Lifestyle category products and services.
Experiment regularly to find new approaches that resonate with and grow our audience.
Your Role Accountabilities…
Familiar with the latest digital commerce trends.
Strong grasp of the Underscored audience and voice .
Receives work in the form of short-term assignments that regularly require supervisory review.
Operates within the context of defined procedures.
Qualifications & Experience…
College degree
Must have 7+ years’ experience editing Lifestyle content (fashion, beauty, home) for a major publisher, ideally product reviews and recommendations (a roster of PR contacts is a plus)
Flawless grammar & spelling
Must be proficient in MS Office Suite
Must have strong writing skills and be an innovative thinker
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.
The Legal Bits…
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: $85,050.00 - $157,950.00 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.