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CNN is seeking an ambitious and visionary Executive Editor to lead and grow our coverage of human wellness, health, and longevity. This editor will shape CNN’s features and service journalism in this category, working across text, video, and visuals to deliver content in longform, shortform, and repeatable formats.
Job Responsibility:
Lead CNN’s editorial strategy for health, wellness, and longevity, shaping coverage across platforms and formats
Supervise a team of editors and reporters, providing editorial guidance, mentorship, and performance management
Oversee the development of features, explainers, first-person narratives, and service journalism that reflects CNN’s editorial standards and audience needs
Collaborate with video, visuals, and product teams to produce cohesive, multimedia storytelling
Develop and manage repeatable editorial formats and franchises, including talent-led initiatives
Make key editorial decisions, including story selection, resource allocation, and prioritization
Ensure coverage is inclusive, evidence-based, and grounded in rigorous reporting
Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and editorial excellence
Requirements:
Minimum 10 years of editorial experience, with a strong background in health, wellness, or service journalism
Proven success managing editorial teams and cross-functional collaboration
Extensive experience in multimedia storytelling, including visual and video formats
Strong editorial judgment and experience handling sensitive or complex topics
Demonstrated ability to build and scale editorial formats and franchises
Experience with first-person content and audience-centered storytelling
Exceptional editing skills, both strategic and hands-on
Empathetic leadership style with a commitment to team development and inclusion
A clear editorial philosophy on how to deliver meaningful, actionable wellness journalism
Passion for helping audiences improve their lives through service-oriented content
Ability to turn abstract ideas into compelling, well-structured stories
Comfort working with talent and shaping talent-led editorial initiatives
Belief that joy, curiosity, and inspiration are valid editorial lenses
A love of experimentation and a willingness to challenge conventional formats
What we offer:
Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards