Producer, CNN Visual Investigations

Visual Investigations Producer – CNN

The Visual Investigations Producer is a highly skilled reporter/producer responsible for producing groundbreaking video journalism using OSINT and digital forensic tools to hold powerful people and institutions accountable. The role requires a self-starter with deep curiosity, ability to work on a team, and strong editorial judgment.

• Create compelling video journalism for digital and linear platforms.
• Conduct deep-dive open-source research and verification using advanced digital forensic tools (video verification, AI detection, geolocation, chronolocation, social media scraping, metadata analysis, satellite imagery, marine and flight tracking).
• Conceive, produce, and oversee motion graphics and animations, including 3D animation when necessary.
• Develop and execute digital video investigations from pre-production through post-production.
• Assist in or write text stories for CNN’s digital platforms.
• Produce live segments, in the field, studio, or remote network locations.
• Conduct story research and news gathering, including visuals, scripting, editing, and execution on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develop story pitches, research investigative ideas, and participate in brainstorming meetings.
• Research and secure interviews with individuals and sources, pre‑interview potential characters, and gather facts, photos, documents and other research materials.
• Identify, research, and locate video clips and sound bites; conceive and produce creative, dynamic graphics.
• Produce field shoots, determine locations, set up interviews, and secure necessary permissions.
• Work closely with Senior and Supervising Producers, Senior Writers and Correspondents.
• Uphold and advance CNN’s journalistic standards, ethics, and commitment to impactful storytelling.

• Minimum of 5 years production experience in news television or digital video journalism, with investigative reporting experience essential.
• BA/BS in journalism, politics, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Strong news judgment, written and verbal communication, interpersonal, research, and production skills.
• Past reporting and field experience an advantage.
• Knowledge of photojournalism, cameras, editing, and animation software a plus.

Pay Range: $77,840.00 - $ salary per year. Additional rewards may include annual bonuses, short‑ and long‑term incentives, and program‑specific awards.

Benefits include health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick time and vacation.

WBD embraces an inclusive workforce and is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualifications for applicants are assessed solely on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, or veteran status.