Director - Editorial and Programming - CNN - Turner Broadcasting System - London

Job description
The Editorial and Programming Director, CNN Digital International reports directly into the VP/Managing Editor and is responsible for the execution and planning of editorial content and its programming across all CNN Digital International platforms. The director is the lead editorial executive for CNN Digital International with responsibility for accuracy and speed of breaking news as well as the creation and execution of distinctive, award-winning content, whether it be text, video, bespoke interactives or other delivery mechanisms.


The Director needs to ensure consistency and coordination with editorial and site programming across CNN Digital International's Hong Kong, London and Atlanta teams. This includes the site and platform programming units (which manage the publication and presentation of content on CNN Digital platforms) and the editorial from the content units (which span news, specials, sport, features and verticals like travel and style).

These two groups must work hand in hand, implementing and driving the editorial and commercial strategy as devised in coordination with the Managing Editor and delivering content in a way that maximizes audience growth and engagement. Programming has particular emphasis on mobile, and the Director is responsible for devising and implementing strategies across the programming units that boost overall digital traffic. The Director must be able to utilize data and audience metrics in both editorial strategy and programming, identifying strong growth areas and commercial opportunities for both Digital and TV.

The content units work in close coordination and collaboration with International TV newsgathering (correspondents, contributors and producers) and key departments of CNN Digital U.S. and International such as Original Video, Social, Research, Design and Product.

The position is based in London and reports into the VP and Managing Editor, CNN Digital International and has a close relationship with the SVP CNNI Newsgathering for international news content.

Qualifications

Four year college degree or equivalent experience. Extensive years prior related work experience leading digital newsrooms. Demonstrated excellenece in breaking news situations, as well as success in developing longer-form journalism, such as opinion, enterprise, investigative.

Strong News writing and editing skills. Extensive years producing in a major news market. Proven management/supervisory experience. The ability to fully grasp the production and technology aspects of online publishing. In-depth knowledge of CNN Digital, the industry and the competitive landscape, including other news sites, mobile, social media. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills. Strong work ethic and high ethical values. Leadership, coaching and collaboration skills. Skilled at adapting to a changing environment. Ability to translate editorial strategy into daily results. Exceptional organisational skills.

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