Photo Editor

About Warner Bros. Discovery and CNN

Warner Bros. Discovery represents the pinnacle of entertainment and storytelling, from fantastical worlds featuring wizards, dragons, and superheroes to captivating real-life documentaries. This expansive portfolio is brought to life by visionary creators, technology innovators, and storytellers who drive forward the digital revolution globally. Within this dynamic media house, CNN Digital stands out as a platform where visual storytelling is crafted to inform and engage audiences worldwide.

Role Overview

The Photo Editor position at CNN Digital entails taking charge of the visual aspects of news for digital platforms, delivering powerful imagery for breaking news, feature stories, and in-depth reports. The role requires sourcing, vetting, and selecting compelling photographs quickly and accurately while collaborating across news teams to maintain journalistic standards and maximize audience engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage photo coverage specifically for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa regions, working closely with the CNN Digital International team based in London.
• Research and develop daily and extended photo projects supporting all CNN Digital content.
• Curate and choose top-quality images for CNN stories, website homepages, and live news events.
• Create photo essays and galleries covering both immediate breaking news and long-term feature stories.
• Compose accurate captions and headlines for photo presentations and assemble content suitable for online consumption.
• Generate photo loops, split screen images, and screen captures derived from live satellite news feeds.
• Ensure high standards of quality control for graphics and sensitive imagery, thoroughly vet third-party content, and coordinate with CNN’s Rights and Clearances team to guarantee proper image licensing.
• Work flexible hours, including regular weekends, to meet the demands of live news cycles.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience editing photos within a newsroom environment.
• Strong grounding in news topics such as politics, business, international affairs, entertainment, and sports.
• Excellent editorial judgment with the ability to perform efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
• Proficiency with content management systems, Adobe Photoshop, and PhotoMechanic.
• Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style guidelines and a keen interest in photojournalism trends.
• Additional skills such as familiarity with Adobe Premiere, Illustrator, SEO, web analytics, digital news platforms, photo agencies, and knowledge of extra languages are considered advantageous.

Work Model and Additional Information

This role follows a hybrid working arrangement combining remote and onsite work at the London office, adhering to current company policies and subject to management approval. Warner Bros. Discovery is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace welcoming diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process.

Company Values and Culture

Warner Bros. Discovery champions core values that shape everyday operations and colleague interactions. The organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and respect while striving to provide a nurturing environment where employees can thrive and develop professionally.