Editor – Visual Investigations

Warner Bros. Discovery

Video Editor for CNN Visual Investigations producing visually compelling and impactful stories. Collaborating with producers and reporters under tight deadlines using advanced editing tools.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeNew York City • New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,840 - $144,560 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in video editing and production within a digital news environment, with a strong focus on storytelling and collaboration. Proficient in using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly After Effects, to create compelling visual content.

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Video EditingAdobe Creative SuiteAfter EffectsCollaborative StorytellingEditorial Judgment

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Hard Skills

Video EditingGraphic AnimationLong-Form Documentary ProductionBreaking News EditingFact-Checking

Soft Skills

CollaborationAgilityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative SuiteAfter EffectsSapphireBorisRed Giant

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in JournalismBachelor's Degree in Film

Industry Keywords

Digital News EnvironmentStreaming NewsVisual InvestigationsStory DevelopmentJournalistic Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Distinctive storytelling

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Bachelor's degree in journalism, film or related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance coverage
an employee wellness program
life and disability insurance
retirement savings plan
paid holidays and sick time
vacation