Producer, CNN Visual Investigations

Is a highly skilled reporter/producer responsible for using OSINT and other digital forensic tools and methodologies to produce groundbreaking video journalism. It requires sharp editorial judgement to uncover original stories that expose wrongdoing and hold powerful people and institutions accountable, and the ability to mine information from an array of sources and turn reporting into compelling visual products for multiple platforms. The producer works closely with a team of Senior and Supervising Producers, Senior Writers and Correspondents on video projects, while also running their own projects.

• Create compelling video journalism for digital and linear platforms.
• Conduct deep-dive open-source research and verification, leveraging advanced digital forensic tools and methodologies.
• Develop and execute digital video investigations from start to finish, including pre- and post-production.
• Conduct all aspects of story research and newsgathering, including visuals, scripting edits and execution on multiple projects simultaneously, and develop story pitches, research investigative ideas and participate in story brainstorming meetings.
• Research and secure interviews with individuals and sources, pre-interview possible characters, develop creative storytelling ideas, confirm facts and gather photos, documents and other research for production elements.
• Identify, research and locate video clips and sound bites, and conceive creative, dynamic graphics.
• Produce field shoots, including determining locations, setting up interviews and securing permissions.
• Produce live segments in the field, studio or remote network locations as needed.
• Assist in or write text stories for CNN's digital platforms.
• Uphold and advance CNN's journalistic standards, ethics and commitment to impactful storytelling.

• Highly skilled reporter/producer with a proven track record of using OSINT and other digital forensic tools and methodologies to produce groundbreaking video journalism.
• Sharp editorial judgement to uncover original stories that expose wrongdoing and hold powerful people and institutions accountable.
• Ability to mine information from an array of sources and turn reporting into compelling visual products for multiple platforms.
• Self-starter, enthusiastic, with deep curiosity and able to work well on a team.
• Minimum of 5 years of production experience in the news television industry or digital video journalism, with investigative reporting experience a necessity.
• Strong news judgment as well as strong written, verbal, interpersonal communication, research, and production skills.
• Proficiency in OSINT methods and tools including video verification, AI detection, geolocation, chronolocation, social media scraping, and metadata analysis; proficient in analysing satellite imagery, as well as marine and flight tracking.
• Skilled at conceiving and overseeing production of motion graphics and animations including 3D animation when necessary.

• BA/BS in journalism, politics or a related field preferred or equivalent in experience.
• Past reporting and field experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of photojournalism/cameras, editing and animations software a plus.

• Actual salaries will vary based on job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education, and/or performance.
• Base pay is one component of total compensation; other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and programme-specific awards.

• Health insurance coverage
• Employee wellness programme
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays and sick time and vacation