Editor, CNN Visual Investigations

Video Editor – Visual Investigations
CNN is looking for a Video Editor for Visual Investigations who will focus on craft editing. The editor incorporates a visually compelling approach to editing and producing while adhering to defined editorial and journalistic standards. The editor must work effectively as part of a team, take notes, and work quickly under deadlines. The editor should be able to build graphics, annotate text, and display images on screen. The position requires proficiency in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, color correction, and basic audio mixing.

Your Role Accountabilities

Edit CNN’s premier visual investigations video pieces with a team of producers, senior producers, and reporters.

Build graphic animations.

Edit both long‑form documentary pieces and quick‑turn, breaking‑news packages.

Collaborate with the team on scripting, story development, producing, and fact‑checking.

Distinctive storytelling.

Utilize demonstrable technical, editorial, and creative expertise in editing, producing, design, compositing skills, and visual effects.

Complete assignments under production deadlines, requiring flexibility with schedule and working hours.

Qualifications & Experience

Established experience in a professional digital or streaming news environment, including long‑form investigations and breaking news events.

Demonstrated technical and creative expertise in editing and producing, including Adobe Creative Suite with a focus on After Effects and visual‑effects plug‑ins such as Sapphire, Boris, Red Giant, and others.

Proven track record of strong editorial judgment.

Ability to continue skill development on existing production platforms and training with emerging technology.

Collaborative with partners and peers on production projects and responsibilities such as attending team meetings, contributing to story generation, scripting, and video research.

Aggility and adaptability in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing environment.

Uphold and advance CNN’s journalistic standards, ethics, and commitment to impactful storytelling.

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, film, or a related field.

Compensation, Benefits, & Inclusion
Pay Range: $77,840.00 – $144,560.00 per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short‑ and long‑term incentives, and program‑specific awards. Benefits include health insurance coverage, employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and require accommodations during the job application process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

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