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About the Role

The visual investigations senior manager will lead a new CNN team of reporters, producers, editors, and animators to produce groundbreaking original videos using open-source and data-driven reporting to expose wrongdoing and hold powerful individuals and institutions accountable. This role requires a self-starter who can inspire the team, execute multiple projects, and maintain high standards of reporting and production.

Responsibilities

Work with team members to identify reporting targets and stories.
Develop reporting plans.
Support production and scripting.
Ensure the quality and integrity of reporting and presentation.
Collaborate with senior editors and unit leadership on potential targets and reporting plans.
Oversee all aspects of a story including assignment, deadlines, and coordination.
Liaise with investigation team leadership, shows, programming, photo, and data visualization teams.
Develop story pitches and participate in story brainstorming meetings.
Contribute creative ideas for storytelling and multiplatform video production.
Oversee field assignment logistics, including determining locations, securing permissions, liaising with CNN security, overseeing the story budget, and supervising teams in the field.
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.
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.
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.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of production experience in the news television industry or digital video journalism.
Investigative reporting experience is a necessity.
3+ years of management experience leading producers, editors, or cross-functional teams.
Strong news judgment.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong research skills.
Strong production skills.
Strong writing skills.
Past reporting and field experience is an advantage.
Must be well-versed in OSINT methods and tools.
Must have a deep familiarity with CNN’s platforms.
Must be able to work independently if needed.

Skills

OSINT methods and tools
Video verification
AI detection
Geolocation
Chronolocation
Social media scraping
Metadata analysis
Satellite imagery analysis
Marine and flight tracking analysis
Scripting
Storytelling
Visual narrative techniques
Digital forensic tools and methodologies

Location

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
8+ years production experience
3+ years management experience

Education Level

BA/BS in journalism, politics or a related field preferred or equivalent in experience

Salary/Compensations

$109,900.00 - $204,100.00 salary per year

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Sick time
Vacation
Thoughtfully curated benefits

About the Company

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is a global media and entertainment company with a vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands.
WBD offers career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow.
WBD is the now and the next, the power behind the people building the future, born from the spirit of innovation.
WBD is the home of the global digital revolution.
CNN is part of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Equal Opportunity

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.
Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.