Editor, CNN Visual Investigations

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CNN is looking for an Video Editor for Visual Investigations who will focus on craft editing. The editor incorporates a visually compelling approach to editing and producing while adhering to defined editorial and journalistic standards. The editor must be able to work effectively as part of a team, take notes and work quickly under deadlines. The editor should have ability to build graphics, annotate text and images on screen. The position requires proficiency in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, color correction, and basic audio mixing.    

Your Role Accountabilities…

• 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                                     

• The Editor fulfills these responsibilities by utilizing demonstrable technical, editorial, and creative expertise in editing, producing, design and compositing skills, and visual effects.

• Assignments will be completed under production deadlines, requiring flexibility with schedule/working hours.

Qualifications & Experience…

• 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

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