Editor, CNN Visual Investigations

CNN; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 77,840 - 144,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery's CNN division seeks a seasoned editor-producer to shape long-form investigations and rapid-turn packages in Washington, D.C. You will edit with a team of producers and reporters, building graphics and visual animations to tell compelling stories.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, and VFX plugins is essential. You will collaborate on scripting, fact-checking, and ensure editorial standards under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Established working experience in a professional digital or streaming news environment, including long-form investigations and breaking news events.
• Proven technical and creative expertise in editing and producing, with emphasis on After Effects and visual effects plugins such as Sapphire, Boris, Red Giant, etc.
• Commitment to continuous skill development on production platforms and emerging technology.
• Able to collaborate with partners on story generation, scripting, and video research.
• Demonstrates agility and adaptability in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Upholds CNN’s journalistic standards and storytelling quality.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, film, or related field.

Responsibilities

• 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 fact-checking.
• Employ distinctive storytelling techniques.
• Utilize technical, editorial, and creative expertise in editing, producing, design, compositing, and VFX.
• Complete assignments under production deadlines, with flexible schedules.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Collaboration

Adaptability

Story development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, film, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects)

Sapphire

Boris

Red Giant

Job description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next.

From brilliant creatives and technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career‑defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your Role 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 fact‑checking.
• Employ distinctive storytelling techniques.
• Utilize demonstrable technical, editorial, and creative expertise in editing, producing, design, compositing, and visual effects.
• Complete assignments under production deadlines, requiring flexibility with schedule and working hours.

Qualifications & Experience

• Established working experience in a professional digital or streaming news environment, including long‑form investigations and 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.
• Commitment to continuous 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.
• 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.

How We Get Things Done

Our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at https://www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in the day‑to‑day work. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

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

In compliance with local law, we disclose the compensation range for roles in locations where legally required. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay range: $77,840.00 – $144,560.00 per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short‑ and long‑term incentives, and program‑specific awards. Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time, and vacation.