Senior Editor, AI Innovation, CNN Digital Products & Services

About the role

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of. 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. To see what it's like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X ! We are CNN. THE WORLD'S MOST ESSENTIAL AND ENGAGING SOURCE OF DIGITAL NEWS. We are in the midst of rapid transformation and need our next generation of innovators, makers, and dreamers who will lead and drive our growth. We aim to make the world a better, more connected place. Your New Role... CNN is seeking a Senior Editor, AI Innovation to prototype, test and deploy AI-powered tools, workflows and systems that advance our distinctive reporting and newsroom efficiency. Embedded in editorial operations, this role partners closely with reporters-particularly on investigative, enterprise, and data-driven work-to develop practical, scalable AI solutions that enhance research, editing, information management, and production. The role requires strong technical fluency, editorial judgment, and expertise in prompt-driven and agentic AI systems, with a focus on ensuring all AI-assisted work meets CNN's standards for accuracy, objectivity, fairness, and transparency. Your Role Accountabilities... Embed with reporters, producers, and editors-especially on investigative and enterprise work-to build AI-powered tools and conduct AI-powered reporting Rapidly prototype and iterate using AI tools, APIs and lightweight code, moving from concept to usable solutions in real newsroom contexts Collaborate with product and engineering teams to evolve successful prototypes into scalable tools and systems Design, test and refine prompt systems to produce consistent, high-quality outputs across newsroom use cases Build workflows that analyze documents, transcripts, datasets and other inputs to surface insights and accelerate newsgathering Develop AI-assisted workflows that improve efficiency across research, drafting, editing and information sharing Design and prototype AI agents that can execute multi-step workflows (e.g., ingest, analyze, summarize, and route information) to support reporting and newsroom operations Rigorously test all AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs-checking for accuracy, objectivity, fairness, and transparency across all AI-assisted outputs Uphold CNN's standards of accuracy, fairness and transparency across AI-powered tools and AI-generated output Qualifications & Experience... 7+ years of experience in journalism, digital media, product, or a related field with hands-on work in editorial workflows Strong understanding of investigative, enterprise, or data-driven reporting processes and standards Demonstrated ability to build or prototype tools, scripts, or workflows (e.g., Python, APIs, or automation tools) for real-world use cases Experience applying AI/LLM tools to analyze content and support reporting or workflow use cases, including prompt design, evaluation and output validation Familiarity with AI agent concepts or frameworks (e.g., multi-step workflows, tool use, retrieval, or orchestration) Comfort working in code (e.g., Python, APIs, JSON) or low-code environments to rapidly build and test solutions Ability to move quickly from concept to prototype, iterating based on user feedback and performance Experience collaborating with engineering or product teams on tool development, integrations, or system design Strong editorial judgment, including sourcing, verification, and alignment with newsroom standards Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and journalists 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 b