Campaign Reporter

Warner Bros. Discovery

Campaign Reporter at CNN covering American politics and providing digital content from the campaign trail. Responsibilities include reporting, shooting, and editing video content while collaborating with editorial teams.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeWashington • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $62,790 - $116,610 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in digital video journalism, including shooting, editing, and publishing short-form video content. Possesses strong writing skills and the ability to develop compelling story ideas in a fast-paced news environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Digital Video JournalismOn-Camera ReportingStory DevelopmentTime ManagementPolitical News Coverage

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Hard Skills

Video ShootingVideo EditingContent PublishingMobile Video ProductionWriting for Digital Platforms

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAdaptabilityCollaborationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Digital PlatformsSocial Media Monitoring Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

News TelevisionBreaking NewsPolitical CampaignsGovernment Coverage

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report from the campaign trail, gathering and verifying information for digital, video, and social content
Identify and pitch story ideas, contributing to daily and breaking news coverage
Shoot, edit, and publish short-form video using mobile tools in the field
Deliver clear, accurate on-camera updates, including live or recorded segments
Monitor social platforms and audience trends to inform story development
Collaborate with editors and producers to shape content across platforms
Support fast-paced coverage by responding quickly to breaking news and evolving stories

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 3-5 years production experience in the news television industry or digital video journalism
Some experience covering politics, campaigns or government strongly preferred
High interest in political news
Demonstrated track record of breaking news and developing strong story ideas independently
Proven ability to shoot, edit and publish short-form video from a mobile device in the field
Experience with on-camera reporting; comfort live streaming in breaking news or evolving news situation
Strong, clear writing that works across formats
Deep familiarity with digital platforms and how political content performs and travels online
Excellent time management and logistics management
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with minimal supervision
Must hold and maintain a valid and active Driver’s License.
Willingness to travel extensively and sustain a demanding embed schedule in a 24/7 news environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays and sick time
Vacation