Lead Visual Investigations & OSINT Reporter

CNN; New York (NY); On-site; USD 109,900 - 204,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

CNN is seeking a Visual Investigations Senior Manager to lead a cross‑functional team of reporters, producers, editors and animators. You will develop original, data‑driven investigations for US platforms, integrating OSINT techniques and multimedia storytelling.

You will manage field assignments, coordinate with CNN security, budget special projects, and push stories across digital, TV and social channels while upholding CNN’s journalistic standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 newsgathering, 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.

Skills

OSINT

Investigative reporting

Storytelling

Editing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

OSINT tools

Video verification tools

Geolocation tools

Job description

CNN is seeking a Visual Investigations Senior Manager to lead a cross‑functional team of reporters, producers, editors and animators. You will develop original, data‑driven investigations for US platforms, integrating OSINT techniques and multimedia storytelling.

You will manage field assignments, coordinate with CNN security, budget special projects, and push stories across digital, TV and social channels while upholding CNN’s journalistic standards.