Job Description

What We Do/Project


CNN's Global Visuals team is expanding, and we're looking for a talented Motion Graphics Editor to help us create engaging, innovative and visually compelling journalism. As part of the visuals team, you'll support strategic, complex projects, bring new ideas, and challenge our approaches. This is a contract position with the possibility of converting to full time.



Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role
Design and produce motion graphics, animations, and visual storytelling elements for breaking news, enterprise features and special projects.
Collaborate with designers, developers, editors and reporters to bring complex stories to life in accessible and creative ways.
Help shape visual treatments that uphold CNN's reputation for excellence, clarity and innovation across platforms.
Work on projects that range from short-form explainers to long-form features and experimental formats.
Collaborate in the conceptualizing and creating of animations for interactive storytelling opportunities.
Ensure the day-to-day look and consistency of motion graphic storytelling, communicating the vision set out by the Senior Designers and Creative Director to the broader set of editorial partners within the organization.



Must Have Skills / Requirements
1) Strong design sensibility and technical expertise with digital graphics and animation.
a. 3+ years of experience. Portfolio required.
2) Experience in deadline-driven environments and ability to manage complex projects.
a. 3+ years of experience.
3) Proficiency in Adobe Suite
a. 3+ years of experience; After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere and related tools (3D and/or real-time rendering software experience is a plus.)


Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements
1) Newsroom experience a plus.


Soft Skills:
1) Strong design sensibility and technical expertise with digital graphics and animation.
2) Experience in deadline-driven environments and ability to manage complex projects.
3) Ability to work collaboratively under tight deadlines while maintaining high creative standards.
4) Strong editorial judgment and a passion for visual journalism.
5) Willingness to experiment with novel storytelling techniques and/or how our graphics are designed for homepages and off-platform.
6) Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and take initiative, especially during fast-paced breaking news.
7) If you don't have every one of these skills, that's OK-we want to hear from candidates who are passionate about this work and eager to bring their unique vision and experience to the role.

Technology Requirements:
1) Proficiency in After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere and related tools (3D and/or real-time rendering software experience is a plus.)


Education / Certifications
1) None required.


Interview Process / Next Steps
1) 1st round with Art Director of Visual News
2) 2nd round with either HM or Senior Manager


Additional Notes
Sourcing in New York Hudson Yards
Hybrid schedule.

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