Motion Graphics Designer for News & Digital

About the role

CNN is looking for an experienced Motion Graphics Designer to bring journalism to life across video, digital, streaming, and social platforms. You will work closely with producers, editors, and editorial teams to create compelling visual storytelling that supports breaking news, long‑form features, and original series.

Key responsibilities

• Design and animate motion graphics for digital video, social media, streaming content, and video podcasts.
• Collaborate with producers, editors, and creative leads to develop visual approaches that enhance stories.
• Translate scripts, reporting, and data into clear, accurate visual narratives.
• Deliver projects on tight deadlines, from same‑day news turnarounds to longer‑term feature work.
• Create templates, toolkits, and reusable animation systems for recurring franchises.
• Design and build MOGRT files to enable scalable graphics workflows for editors and producers.
• Maintain CNN’s visual standards and brand consistency.
• Contribute to the visual style development of new shows and editorial initiatives.

Required profile

• 3–6+ years of professional motion graphics experience in news, media, production, or digital storytelling.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, especially After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Strong expertise in After Effects expressions, scripting, and MOGRT templating.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly through motion and design.
• Experience thriving in fast‑paced editorial or production environments.

Required skills

• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• After Effects expressions & scripting
• MOGRT creation and templating
• 3D animation (a plus)