Editor, CNN Visual Investigations

CNN is seeking a Video Editor for Visual Investigations. The editor will focus on craft editing, incorporating a visually compelling approach while adhering to defined editorial and journalistic standards. The role requires working effectively as part of a team, taking notes, working quickly under deadlines, and building graphics, annotating text and images on screen. Proficiency in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, color correction, and basic audio mixing is essential.

• Edit CNN’s premier visual investigations video pieces with producers, senior producers and reporters.
• Build graphic animations.
• Edit both long‑form documentary pieces and quick‑turn breaking‑news packages.
• Collaborate on scripting, story development, producing and fact‑checking.
• Complete assignments under production deadlines, requiring flexibility with schedule and working hours.

• Established working experience in a professional digital or streaming news environment, including both long‑form investigations and breaking news events.
• Demonstrated technical and creative expertise in editing and producing, including the 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, 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 a related field.

Pay Range: $77,840.00 - $ salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short‑ and long‑term incentives, and program‑specific awards. Warner Bros. Discovery also offers health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.

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