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 be able to work effectively as part of a team, take notes and work quickly under deadlines. The editor should have the ability to build graphics, annotate text and 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 as well as quick‑turn, breaking‑news packages.
Collaborate with the team on scripting, story development, producing and fact‑checking.
Distinctive storytelling.
The Editor fulfills these responsibilities by utilizing demonstrable technical, editorial, and creative expertise in editing, producing, design and compositing skills, and visual effects.
Assignments will be completed under production deadlines, requiring flexibility with schedule/working hours.
Qualifications & Experience Established working 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 an emphasis on After Effects and visual effects plug‑ins such as Sapphire, Boris, Red Giant, and others.
Proven track record of strong editorial judgment.
Expected to continue skill development on existing production platforms and training in the proficient use of 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.
Must be agile and adaptable 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 related field.
Compensation and Benefits Pay Range: $77,840.00 - $144,560.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short‑ and long‑term incentives, and program‑specific awards. Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time, and vacation.
Equal Opportunity Employment Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. As 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 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. If you require accommodations during the application process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions.

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