Senior Manager, Visual Investigations

Warner Bros. Discovery

Senior Manager overseeing CNN's investigative teams producing original video content. Responsible for leading projects from idea to publication while maintaining high journalistic standards.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeNew York City • New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $109,900 - $204,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in investigative journalism, including proficiency in OSINT methods, video verification, and advanced digital forensic tools. Capable of managing high-impact projects while fostering collaboration and innovation within cross-functional teams.

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Investigative Reporting ExperienceOSINT Methods ProficiencyVideo Verification SkillsTeam Leadership ExperienceStrong Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Investigative JournalismVideo ProductionScriptingStorytellingResearch SkillsData AnalysisVisual Narrative TechniquesSatellite Imagery AnalysisField ReportingProject Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationNews JudgmentCollaborationCreativityProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Digital Forensic ToolsAI Detection ToolsGeolocation ToolsSocial Media Scraping ToolsMetadata Analysis Tools

Industry Keywords

News Television IndustryDigital Video JournalismJournalistic StandardsEthics in JournalismImpactful Storytelling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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