Q: Does CNN drug test?

No, CNN does not drug test. The media company does not drug test potential hires during the pre-employment process. CNN also does not randomly drug test current employees. If an employee is suspected of coming to work while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, CNN asks them to submit to a drug screening. A failure of a drug test in this circumstance may lead to disciplinary action by the company, including possible termination.

Q: Does CNN hire felons?

No, CNN does not hire felons. The company performs an extensive background check during the hiring process. If a felony is found on a candidate's record, they are considered ineligible for employment at CNN.

Q: How old do you have to be to work at CNN?

You have to be at least 18 years old to work at CNN. The company seeks seasoned media professionals for most roles. CNN does have internship programs for college students and recent graduates.

Question 1

When was CNN founded?

Accepted Answer

CNN was founded in 1980.

Question 2

How many employees does CNN have?

Accepted Answer

CNN has 5,392 employees.

Question 3

How much money does CNN make?

Accepted Answer

CNN generates $2.0B in revenue.

Question 4

What industry is CNN in?

Accepted Answer

CNN is in the media industry.

Question 5

What is CNN's mission?

Accepted Answer

CNN's mission statement is "To inform, engage and empower the world.” the statement emphasizes on the ways that it finds convenient to achieve its core purpose of empowering the people through information."

Question 6

What type of company is CNN?

Accepted Answer

CNN is a private company.

Question 7

Who are CNN's competitors?

Accepted Answer

CNN competitors include Fox News, Npr, Wcbs-tv, The Christian Science Monitor, NBC International Ltd., ABC News, FOX Sports, ESPN, NBCUniversal, Univision Holdings, Inc., CBS Sports Network, Voice of America, WTKR News 3, Wpix-tv, KOIN, Video Production Company, TMZ, Nexstar Media Group, The Univision Network Partnership, WPXI.

Question 8

Who works at CNN?

Accepted Answer

Ted Turner (Founder)

Reese Schonfeld (Founders)

Question 9

Does CNN drug test?

Accepted Answer

No, CNN does not drug test. The media company does not drug test potential hires during the pre-employment process. CNN also does not randomly drug test current employees.

If an employee is suspected of coming to work while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, CNN asks them to submit to a drug screening. A failure of a drug test in this circumstance may lead to disciplinary action by the company, including possible termination.

Question 10

Does CNN hire felons?

Accepted Answer

No, CNN does not hire felons. The company performs an extensive background check during the hiring process. If a felony is found on a candidate's record, they are considered ineligible for employment at CNN.

Question 11

How do you answer "Why are you interested in working for CNN?"

Accepted Answer

You answer "Why are you interested in working for CNN?" by expressing a desire to work for one of the world's most well-known global news networks.

Here are some other reasons you may want to work for CNN...

Question 12

How do you write a cover letter for a job at CNN?

Accepted Answer

You write a cover letter for a job at CNN by expressing a passion for the news and media industry, and highlighting the skills and experience that make you a valuable candidate for the role.

Question 13

How old do you have to be to work at CNN?

Accepted Answer

You have to be at least 18 years old to work at CNN. The company seeks seasoned media professionals for most roles.

CNN does have internship programs for college students and recent graduates.

Question 14

What benefits does CNN offer?

Accepted Answer

CNN offers many comprehensive benefits to its employees, this includes entry-level roles. Employees at CNN can expect these benefits:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
Competitive Salary
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Care On-Site (for certain positions)
401(k) with Company Match
Performance Bonus
Pension Plan
Charitable Gift Matching
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Family Medical Leave
Vacation and Paid Time Off
Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Employee Discount
Employee Assistance Program
Mobile Phone Discount
Diversity Program
Professional Development Programs

Question 15

What is the dress code at CNN?

Accepted Answer

The dress code at CNN varies depending on the role you have with the media company. On-air employees must wear professional attire, such as suits, ties, pants suits, and dresses.

Behind the camera and corporate employees of CNN have a business casual dress code.

Question 16

What is the hiring process at CNN?

Accepted Answer

The hiring process at CNN is standard for the media industry and consists of several interviews before receiving a final decision.

You apply for a job at CNN on their parent company's job website, Warner Media. You can also apply through a third party-career website.

Question 17

Who is the CMO of CNN?

Accepted Answer

The CMO of CNN is Allison Gollust. Allusion Gollust serves as CNN's Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and also holds the title of Senior Vice President of Communications for CNN Worldwide. In addition, Gollust also serves as the media company's chief spokesperson for the news brand and spearheads public relations teams and strategies in these markets:

Question 18

Who owns CNN?

Accepted Answer

CNN Global and Warner Bros. Discovery own CNN. CNN was founded in 1980 by Ted Turner and Reese Schonfeld as a 24-hour cable news channel. Upon its launch in 1980, it was the first television channel to provide 24-hour news coverage and the first all-news television channel in the United States.

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6		$56,921	0
7		$51,899	0
8		$51,418	0
9		$49,172	0
10		$48,805	0

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