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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.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

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Your New Role…

CNN’s Climate & Weather team is seeking a Visual Developer to create data-driven visualizations and interactive stories that illuminate and personalize the most urgent crisis of our time – and keep audiences coming back for more. This is a unique role in which you will work within a specialized team on high-impact journalism, as well as pitch and develop your own story ideas. Applicants for this position should have significant experience reporting, analyzing data and developing visualizations in the climate, weather or environment space. The ideal candidate is something of a full-stack visual journalist. They have strong data analysis skills alongside front-end web development experience. This candidate has honed the ability to contextualize complex topics for a general audience. They have their finger on the pulse of emerging trends in visual news. They are also able move between supporting news and working on smart features. Finally, the successful candidate is a team-oriented collaborator who works well with and elevates their colleagues on the team and across the company.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Work with teammates to pitch and develop data-driven stories and interactives focused on climate change, weather and climate solutions

• Create and edit graphics and visuals, including maps, charts, interactives and other visual storytelling formats

• Collaborate with other visual editors and reporters in the CNN newsroom

• Work with the subject-matter experts on the team to cultivate strong sourcing for data related to the beat, and seek out new sources

• Ensure our analyses, stories and visualizations uphold rigorous journalistic standards

• Develop an understanding of the broader CNN digital infrastructure; network and collaborate with other visuals and product teams in the newsroom to share data and skills.

Qualifications & Experience…

• At least 10 years of newsroom or comparable web visualization experience and experience working with climate, weather, environment data

• High proficiency in modern web development technologies and workflows (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, git)

• High proficiency in data analysis (R, Python, Node, etc.) is a must – much of our work in climate and weather is data heavy.

• Mapping and graphics skills (Illustrator, AI2html, QGIS, Mapbox)

• The ability to translate and shape complex story ideas and news developments

• A desire to push storytelling forward and the ability to think creatively about how we use data in the service of journalism

• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment are crucial

• Impeccable news and story-framing judgment

• A collaborative, team-oriented attitude

• Strong pitching and headline instincts that help our audience connect with our stories

• Strong attention to detail

• Experience with filing and pursuing FOIA requests

• Ability to be flexible with working hours based on the needs of the newsroom

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 with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page (https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/accessibility) for instructions to submit your request.

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: $77,000.00 - $143,000.00 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.

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