Senior Reporter/Producer, CNN Investigative

Warner Bros Discovery • New York, NY

130d • $53,620 - $99,580

About The Position

The Researcher is a tenacious researcher/data journalist who will work closely with senior editors and reporters to uncover fresh news stories, break news stories and track high-profile editorial threads on ongoing high-profile stories. S/he is constantly searching for new stories that could require extensive research and investigation, has strong organizational skills and is meticulous in keeping track of several things at once with an eye for news, so managers can be quickly alerted. S/he works collaboratively with a team and will be required to help support desk editors, show producers and field staff as necessary - from sourcing/logging/transcribing content.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in journalism or related studies
• Proven research experience
• Experienced user of social media
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative
• Excellent communication skills
• Technically adept
• Self starter
• Innovative and creative
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Knowledge of international affairs

Nice To Haves

• Full-time role in a media environment
• Language skills (Bi-lingual)
• Digital skills
• Some international experience/travel

Responsibilities

• Monitors and researches developing news stories or topics, images, as directed by Seniors or to support field.
• Ingests, logs and transcribes images directed, responsible for metadata.
• Liaises with library and picture sources to obtain, clear and enter video to enhance our storytelling across all platforms.
• Interfaces with Image and Sound and Digital to support Desk Editors and Producers and support field as required.
• May be assigned to Newsdesk produce where appropriate, rotate on overnight shift and can be assigned to Live Desk produce.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees