Senior Producer, Visual Investigations

Job Overview

Visual Investigations Senior Producer – responsible for producing investigative video journalism that deconstructs critical moments, exposes wrongdoing, and holds powerful people and institutions accountable through compelling visual products for multiple platforms. Must have proven OSINT and digital forensic experience.

• Create compelling video journalism for digital and linear platforms
• Pursue multiple high‑impact investigative projects, balancing long‑term initiatives with rapid‑turn exclusives
• Conduct deep‑dive open‑source research and verification, leveraging advanced digital forensic tools and methodologies
• Proficiency in OSINT methods and tools (video verification, AI detection, geolocation, chronolocation, social media scraping, metadata analysis, satellite imagery, marine and flight tracking)
• Conceive and oversee production of motion graphics and animations, including 3D animation when necessary
• Advanced scripting, storytelling, and editorial skills with mastery of visual narrative techniques
• Develop and execute stories or digital video investigations from start to finish, including pre‑ and post‑production
• Assist in or write text stories for publishing on CNN’s digital platforms
• Produce live segments, both in the field, studio or remote network locations as needed
• Knowledge of producing shoots, edits, and graphics – a must
• Uphold and advance CNN’s journalistic standards, ethics, and commitment to impactful storytelling

• Minimum of 8 years of production experience in the news television industry or digital video journalism, with investigative reporting experience a necessity
• BA/BS in journalism, politics or a related field preferred or equivalent in experience
• Strong news judgment and strong written, verbal, interpersonal communication, research, and production skills
• Past reporting and field experience is an advantage
• Skilled at conceiving and overseeing production of motion graphics and animations, including 3D animation when necessary
• Advanced scripting, storytelling, and editorial skills with mastery of visual narrative techniques
• Proficiency in OSINT methods and tools (video verification, AI detection, geolocation, chronolocation and metadata analysis), Google Earth Pro, marine and flight tracking
• Willingness to travel as needed for reporting assignments

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, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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Pay Range: $ – $ salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short‑ and long‑term incentives, and program‑specific awards. Additional benefits include health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick time and vacation.