Editor, CNN Visual Investigations

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 factchecking.

Qualifications & Experience

• Established working experience in a professional digital or streaming news environment, including on both long-form investigations as well as breaking news events.
• Demonstrated technical and creative expertise in editing and producing, including but not limited to 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 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.

Compensation

Pay Range: $77,840.00 - $144,560.00 salary per year.