| Hiring Organization: | CNN |
| Industry: | Broadcast Media Production and Distribution |
| Employment Type: | Full Time Jobs |
| Date Posted: | 2025-01-29 |
| Closing Date: | 2025-03-10 |
| Job Location: | United Kingdom |
Job Overview
CNN offers exciting careers and internship opportunities for students, graduates, and professionals eager to shape the future of global media. Whether you’re an undergraduate exploring entry-level jobs or an experienced professional seeking to advance your career, CNN provides a platform to innovate and grow.
We’re committed to hiring diverse talent to drive impactful storytelling and deliver cutting-edge solutions. From editorial roles like Breaking News Editor (Weekends), where you’ll shape real-time coverage of global events, to leadership positions like Account Director, responsible for driving revenue and expanding business partnerships, and the Business Intelligence & Analytics Team Lead, spearheading data-driven decision-making and digital transformation, CNN offers dynamic roles across a variety of fields.
Breaking News Editor, Weekends
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Your New Role:
CNN’s Breaking/Live News Team is seeking a London-based Breaking News Editor to drive coverage of major global events, from weather disasters and elections to cultural moments like the Oscars and Olympics. The editor will play a key role in shaping live coverage, managing priorities across time zones, and responding quickly to fast-moving stories.
Key Responsibilities:
- Edit real-time breaking news posts and monitor multiple live events.
- Curate updates on the biggest stories, leveraging CNN’s global reach.
- Write quick posts, assign reporting, and collaborate on story pitches.
- Ensure updates are vetted, accurate, and meet CNN’s standards.
- Work weekends and coordinate seamlessly with teams worldwide.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Proven experience editing breaking news for top digital publications.
- Strong news judgment, deadline-driven skills, and a passion for fast-paced coverage.
- Ability to edit quickly, craft compelling headlines, and juggle diverse topics.
- Collaborative mindset and first-class communication skills.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
This hybrid role combines remote and in-office work, requiring adaptability for major breaking news events. Join CNN’s team and help deliver trusted, real-time news to global audiences.
Account Director
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Your New Role:
CNN International’s Advertising Sales team is seeking an Account Director to lead sales initiatives and manage client relationships across Africa. Using your deep understanding of the African media landscape, sales expertise, and leadership skills, you will drive revenue growth, establish strategic partnerships, manage legacy accounts, and expand CNN International Commercial’s market presence. This role involves extensive international travel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute tailored sales strategies to meet revenue goals and drive long-term growth in African markets.
- Build and maintain senior-level relationships with clients and industry partners.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities, while managing ongoing campaigns for legacy clients.
- Lead advertising and sponsorship activities, maximizing client potential across CNNI platforms.
- Track and analyze sales performance, delivering reliable revenue forecasts.
- Represent CNN at industry events to enhance brand visibility and drive business opportunities.
- Manage and mentor a team of sales professionals.
Qualifications:
- Proven media sales experience with a focus on the African market.
- Track record of exceeding sales targets and building large advertising or sponsorship partnerships.
- Strong understanding of African cultural and business dynamics.
- Leadership and team development experience.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Fluent in English; French language skills preferred.
Work Model:
This hybrid role combines remote and in-office work, with flexibility to accommodate business needs. Join CNN’s dynamic sales team to shape advertising success across Africa.
Business Intelligence & Analytics Team Lead
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Your New Role:
We’re seeking an innovative and strategic Business Intelligence & Analytics Manager to lead a team in driving data automation, streamlining processes, and delivering actionable insights that shape business strategies. This role sits at the crossroads of data analytics, revenue growth, and digital transformation, enabling smarter and more predictive decision-making while managing a small team of analysts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of BI analysts, fostering growth and collaboration.
- Develop and execute an Intelligence & Analytics roadmap aligned with revenue and digital goals.
- Define and optimize data systems, ETL processes, and visualization frameworks.
- Deliver dashboards, reports, and predictive insights tailored to business needs.
- Build and maintain scalable BI platforms, integrating internal and external data sources.
- Collaborate with Ad Sales, Audience Insights, Content Insights, and global teams to unlock opportunities.
- Promote data-driven decision-making across business units.
Qualifications:
- Proven leadership experience in managing and motivating a team.
- Expertise in data tools (e.g., Snowflake, Looker, Domo), scripting (Python, R), and BI architecture.
- Strong knowledge of ETL processes, predictive modeling, and machine learning.
- Track record of delivering insights for media organizations and collaborating with tech teams.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Work Model:
This hybrid role combines remote and in-office work, with flexibility to meet business needs. Join our team to shape data-driven strategies and drive impactful business outcomes.
Explore our global employment opportunities and apply through our online application process to join a world-class team that’s redefining news and entertainment. At CNN, you’ll find meaningful work, a collaborative environment, and the chance to make a difference in media innovation.
