Editor, Visual Investigations & Motion Graphics

CNN; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,840 - 144,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Wellness program

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a skilled editor to join CNN’s visual investigations team in New York.

You will edit premier video pieces, build graphic animations, and shape storytelling for long‑form and breaking news content, working with producers and reporters under tight deadlines. The role requires strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, and advanced visual effects tools, with a commitment to journalistic integrity and continuous learning in a fast-paced newsroom

Qualifications

• 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 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 emerging technology.
• Collaborative with partners on production projects including scripting and video research.
• Agile and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment.
• Uphold CNN’s journalistic standards and ethics.

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 and 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 visual effects.
• Complete assignments under production deadlines, requiring flexibility with schedule and working hours.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Collaboration

Fast-paced adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism/film

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

After Effects

Sapphire

Boris

Red Giant

Job description

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a skilled editor to join CNN’s visual investigations team in New York.

You will edit premier video pieces, build graphic animations, and shape storytelling for long‑form and breaking news content, working with producers and reporters under tight deadlines. The role requires strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, and advanced visual effects tools, with a commitment to journalistic integrity and continuous learning in a fast-paced newsroom