Senior Visuals Developer, CNN

Warner Bros. Discovery

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Atlanta, GA
Salary
$79,800–$148,199 / yr
Posted
7 days ago

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Below market

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About Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery is a global media and entertainment company operating a broad portfolio of iconic content and brands including Warner Bros. film studio, HBO, CNN, Discovery Channel, and Max streaming service. Industry: Media & Entertainment

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TL;DR · Senior Visuals Developer, CNN

CNN’s global Visuals team is seeking a senior developer to create innovative and accessible digital journalism experiences. As a senior member of the team, you will collaborate with editors, reporters, designers, data journalists, and other developers to build interactive stories, reusable tools, and visual formats that deepen CNN’s journalism across breaking news, enterprise reporting, and major planned events. You will use 3D models, photogrammetry, WebGL, and other emerging technologies to create engaging storytelling experiences while ensuring they are responsive, accessible, and performant across devices. Key responsibilities include developing interactive graphics, integrating live data into stories, creating reusable components, and contributing to editorial brainstorming sessions. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of experience in interactive development with a strong portfolio demonstrating technical execution and audience-centered thinking, along with fluency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks like React or Vue.js. Experience with AI-assisted tools and data visualization libraries is also beneficial.

What you'll do

  • Develop interactive graphics and visual stories for breaking news and enterprise journalism.
  • Create engaging 3D storytelling experiences using photogrammetry and WebGL technologies.
  • Build reusable components and tools to enhance the Visuals team's efficiency.
  • Integrate live data feeds into interactive digital experiences with data editors.
  • Maintain high standards for accessibility, performance, and user experience in projects.

What we're looking for

  • At least 7 years of experience in interactive development or visual journalism.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating technical execution and audience-centered thinking.
  • Experience with modern front-end frameworks and Git-based workflows.
  • Demonstrated ability to build 3D or spatial storytelling experiences using WebGL or similar technologies.
  • Understanding of responsive design, accessibility, browser performance, and cross-platform testing.
  • Ability to collaborate closely with designers, editors, reporters, and data journalists.
  • Strong communication skills for explaining technical concepts to non-technical partners.

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