Warner Bros. Discovery is hiring: Motion Graphics Designer in Washington

New RoleCNN 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 judgment, speed, and the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging visuals.AccountabilitiesDesign and animate motion graphics for digital video, social platforms, streaming content and video podcastsCollaborate with producers, editors and creative leads to develop strong visual approaches to storiesTranslate scripts, reporting, and data into clear, accurate visual narrativesExecute projects across varying timelines — from same‑day breaking news turnarounds to longer‑term feature workProduce high‑quality animations under tight deadlinesCreate templates, toolkits, and reusable animation systems for recurring franchises and multi‑platform distributionDesign and build MOGRTs to enable scalable graphics workflows for editors and producersMaintain CNN’s visual standards and brand consistencyContribute to the visual style development of new shows, series and editorial initiativesQualifications and Experience3–6+ years of professional motion graphics experience in news, media, production or digital storytellingAdvanced 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 filesDemonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas clearly through motion and designExperience working in fast‑paced editorial or production environmentsStrong design fundamentals (typography, color, composition)Excellent collaboration and communication skillsExperience with data visualization and infographic animationFamiliarity with mapping principles and tools such as GEOlayers, Mapbox and Google Earth StudioExperience creating and optimizing graphics for social video, streaming platforms and video podcastsMust be willing to work early mornings, late nights and weekends as needed for news coverage and deadlinesCompensation and BenefitsIn compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role: $62,300.00 - $115,700.00 salary per year. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay may include annual bonuses, short‑ and long‑term incentives, and program‑specific awards. Benefits include health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.Warner Bros.