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Washington DC, US: Investigative Producer - CNN Job Vacancy: Investigative Producer - CNN Location: Washington DC, US Your New Role… This investigative journalist is a highly skilled reporter/producer with a proven track record of using sharp editorial judgement to uncover original stories that expose wrongdoing and hold powerful people and institutions accountable. The Investigative Reporter/Producer has the ability to mine information from an array of sources and turn reporting into compelling visual products for multiple platforms. The investigative reporter/producer must be a self-starter, an enthusiastic employee with deep curiosity, able to work well on a team. The main responsibilities of this role includes all aspects of story research, newsgathering, reporting and writing. The producer is expected to be able to turn complex stories into compelling video stories using graphics,animations, and field shoots, often working on multiple projects simultaneously. They will research and secure interviews with individuals and sources who will offer a unique perspective and drive the story, pre-interview possible characters, develop creative ideas for storytelling, confirm facts and gather appropriate photos, documents, and other appropriate research for production elements. Other responsibilities include identifying, researching and locating video clips and sound bites (both internally and through external sources like social media,) and conceiving creative, dynamic graphics. Open-source investigative skills, such as deep research of websites, geolocation, identifying and vetting social media videos, etc. are necessary, as is a sharp reporter’s instinct for developing sources and mining information from various platforms. They will also be responsible for field assignment logistics, such as determining locations, performing virtual site surveys, securing permissions needed, and can be sent on shoots to gather interviews or video. The Producer may also assist Investigative Senior Producers, Investigative Senior Writers and Investigative Correspondents on video and written projects, as well as run their own projects. #J-18808-Ljbffr TVZ Ltd

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