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.

Job Title: Senior Fact Check Researcher

Your New Role…

A critical part of the editorial review operation, the Fact Check Senior Researcher works closely with reporting and show teams across all CNN platforms. The role involves developing and reviewing stories for accuracy, fairness, and context, as well as providing research assistance for both short and long-term projects.

The position will collaborate closely with Fact Check’s team of editors and be expected to assist in researching, writing, and editing for CNN’s linear and digital platforms. The Senior Researcher also assists senior editors in making sure stories are assigned appropriately and expeditiously and plays an important role in helping to train and schedule incoming researchers, news associates, and interns.

The Senior Researcher will occasionally be involved in special projects that require more in-depth research. The working environment is fast-paced and demanding; researchers are expected to get the best out of dozens of research tools and to be aggressive in finding new sources of information.  They are an integral part of a team that ensures CNN’s reporting across all platforms is accurate, that our storytelling is sharp, and that pieces are vetted and approved as quickly as possible.

Your Role Accountabilities…

Verify factual information for CNN’s digital and linear platforms, including documentaries and some affiliate reportsHelp manage the workflow of department editors and work closely with them to provide feedback on storiesProvide training for incoming researchers, news associates, and internsKeep current with latest research tools and collaborate closely with CNN’s Editorial Research library personnelWork with editors to make sure research team is appropriately scheduled throughout the dayPrepare background information and conduct deep research for special projects and during rolling coverage or breaking newsMaintain detailed, up-to-date knowledge of the day’s news and current events, with the ability to find and marshal reliable sources and communicate effectively with reporters, producers, and Fact Check editors

Qualifications & Experience…

College degree and/or relevant journalism work experience3+ years experiences editorial experience in a newsroom setting with research and writing responsibilitiesExcellent research chops – finding information quickly under tight deadlines.Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, the knack to find answers to very specific questionsPassion for the news and a general sense of intellectual curiosityAbility to work in a fast pace 24/7 environmentPosition is required to work in person at one of our locations in the United States.

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 build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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