Motion Graphics Designer Job at Warner Media, LLC. in New York

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role…
CNN is seeking an experienced Motion Graphics Designer to help bring journalism to life through dynamic visual storytelling across video, digital, streaming and social platforms.

This role partners closely with producers, editors, and editorial teams to craft compelling motion graphics for a wide range of formats — including digital series, explainers, video podcasts, breaking news coverage and long-form storytelling.

The ideal candidate combines strong design and animation expertise with editorial judgement, speed, and the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging visuals.

Your Role Accountabilities…

Design and animate motion graphics for digital video, social platforms, streaming content and video podcasts

Collaborate with producers, editors and creative leads to develop strong visual approaches to stories

Translate scripts, reporting, and data into clear, accurate visual narratives

Execute projects across varying timelines — from same-day breaking news turnarounds to longer-term feature work

Produce high-quality animations under tight deadlines

Create templates, toolkits, and reusable animation systems for recurring franchises and multi-platform distribution

Design and build MOGRTs 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, series and editorial initiatives

Qualifications & Experience…

3–6+ years of professional motion graphics experience in news, media, production or digital storytelling

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator and Photoshop. 3D animation experience a plus.

Strong expertise in After Effects expressions, scripting and templating assets as MOGRT files

Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas clearly through motion and design

Experience working in fast-paced editorial or production environments

Strong design fundamentals (typography, color, composition)

Excellent collaboration and communication skills

Experience with data visualization and infographic animation

Familiarity with mapping principles and tools such as GEOlayers, Mapbox and Google Earth Studio

Experience creating and optimizing graphics for social video, streaming platforms and video podcasts

Must be willing to work early mornings, late nights and weekends as needed for news coverage and deadlines

How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $62,300.00 - $115,700.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

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In Summary: CNN is seeking an experienced Motion Graphics Designer to help bring journalism to life through dynamic visual storytelling across video, digital, streaming and social platforms . The ideal candidate combines strong design and animation expertise with editorial judgement, speed, and the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging visuals .

En Español: Bienvenidos a Warner Bros. Discovery... las cosas de las que están hechas los sueños. Quiénes somos... Cuando decimos, "las cosas con las que se hacen los Sueños", no nos referimos solo al mundo de magos, dragones y superhéroes o incluso a las maravillas del Planeta Tierra. Detrás de la vasta cartera de contenido icónico y marcas amadas de WBD, hay narradores que dan vida a nuestros personajes, creadores que les traen a sus salas de estar y soñadores que crean lo siguiente ... Desde criativos brillantes hasta pioneros tecnológicos en todo el mundo, WB D ofrece oportunidades para definir su carrera, beneficios cuidadosamente seleccionados y herramientas para explorar y convertirse en su mejor yo. Aquí te apoyan, aquí te celebran, aquí puedes prosperar. Tu nuevo papel... CNN está buscando un diseñador gráfico de movimiento experimentado para ayudar a dar vida al periodismo mediante la narración visual dinámica en todo el video, digital, streaming y plataformas sociales. Este rol se asocia estrechamente con productores, editores y equipos editoriales para crear gráficos de movimientos convincentes para una amplia gama de formatos incluyendo series digitales, explicadores, podcasts de vídeo, cobertura de noticias innovadoras y narrativas de larga duración. El candidato ideal contribuye a crear una experiencia sólida en diseño y animación con juicio editorial, velocidad y la capacidad de traducir información compleja en imágenes visuales claras e atractivas. Experiencia en animación 3D. Fuerte experiencia en expresiones de After Effects, scripting y modelos como archivos MOGRT Capacidad demostrada para comunicar ideas complejas claramente a través del movimiento y el diseño Experiencia trabajando en entornos editoriales o productivos rápidos Fundamentos de diseño fuertes (tipografía, color, composición) Excelentes habilidades de colaboración y comunicación Experiencia con visualización de datos e animación infográfica Familiariedad con principios y herramientas de mapeo como GEOlayers, Mapbox y Google Earth Studio Experiencia creando y optimizando gráficos para videos sociales, plataformas de transmisión y podcasts de video Deben estar dispuestos a trabajar temprano por la mañana, experiencias nocturnas y fines de semana según sea necesario para cobertura de noticias y fechas límite Cómo hacemos las cosas! ¡Este último bit es probablemente lo más importante aquí en WBD, guiando nuestros principios que son los valores centrales por los cuales estamos mirando y cómo podemos obtener una amplia perspectiva. Ser un empleador de igualdad de oportunidades significa que tomamos en serio nuestra responsabilidad de considerar a candidatos calificados sobre la base del mérito, sin importar raza, color, religión, origen nacional, género, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de sexo, edad, discapacidad mental o física, y información genética, estado civil, condición de ciudadanía, estatus militar, estado veterano protegido u otra categoría protegida por ley. Si usted es un candidato cualificado con una discapacidad y necesita ajustes o alojamientos durante el proceso de solicitud de empleo y/o reclutamiento, visite nuestra página de accesibilidad para obtener instrucciones para presentar su solicitud. De acuerdo con las leyes locales, estamos divulgando la indemnización, o un rango similar, para funciones en lugares donde se requiere legalmente. Los beneficios salariales reales variarán según varios factores, incluidas pero no limitadas a los salarios específicos del mercado externo, la equidad interna, datos de ubicación, habilidades, experiencia laboral y / o solo un componente anual del plan de jubilación.