Senior Manager, Visual Investigations

• Produce original investigative stories primarily for US platforms from idea to publication with strong video and motion graphics components for all CNN’s platforms.
• Work in collaboration with other team members inside and outside the unit including reporters, correspondents, senior producers, writers, and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Conduct deep-dive open-source research and verification, leveraging advanced digital forensic tools and methodologies.
• Proficiency in OSINT methods and tools; including video verification, AI detection, geolocation, chronolocation, social media scraping and metadata analysis.
• Proficient in analyzing satellite imagery, as well as marine and flight tracking, etc.
• Conceive creative, dynamic graphics and oversee field assignment logistics, including permissions, security, and budgeting.
• Collaborate with animators, editors, data journalists, and other teams to visualize and elevate complex stories.
• Support story research and news gathering, collaborating with unit leaders on story direction and focus.
• Strong scripting, storytelling and editorial skills, with a solid command of visual narrative techniques.
• Manage multiple high-impact investigative projects, balancing long-term initiatives with rapid-turn exclusives.
• Contribute to investigative strategy, proactively identifying emerging trends and opportunities for original reporting.
• 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.
• 3+ years of management experience leading producers, editors, or cross-functional teams.
• Must have strong news judgment as well as written, verbal, interpersonal communication, research, and production skills.
• Need strong writing skills.
• Past reporting and field experience is an advantage.
• BA/BS in journalism, politics or a related field preferred or equivalent in experience.

Demonstrates expertise in investigative journalism, including proficiency in OSINT methods, video verification, and advanced digital forensic tools. Capable of managing high-impact projects while fostering collaboration and innovation within cross-functional teams.

• Investigative Reporting Experience
• OSINT Methods Proficiency
• Video Verification Skills
• Team Leadership Experience
• Strong Writing Skills

• Investigative Journalism
• Video Production
• Scripting
• Storytelling
• Research Skills
• Data Analysis
• Visual Narrative Techniques
• Satellite Imagery Analysis
• Field Reporting
• Project Management

• Interpersonal Communication
• News Judgment
• Collaboration
• Creativity
• Problem-Solving

• News Television Industry
• Digital Video Journalism
• Journalistic Standards
• Ethics in Journalism
• Impactful Storytelling

• Digital Forensic Tools
• AI Detection Tools
• Geolocation Tools
• Social Media Scraping Tools
• Metadata Analysis Tools