Senior Interactive Visuals Developer

CNN; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 79,800 - 148,199; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee wellness program

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

CNN is seeking an experienced developer to create interactive graphics and digital experiences for breaking news and enterprise journalism. The role demands collaboration with editors and use of advanced technologies like 3D modeling and WebGL.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience, a strong portfolio, and skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, alongside familiarity with modern frameworks and data visualization tools. This role is essential in enhancing storytelling through innovative approaches in digital media.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in interactive development or digital storytelling.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating technical execution and visual judgment.
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks and Git-based workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop interactive graphics and digital experiences for various journalism formats.
• Collaborate with reporters and designers to enhance storytelling.
• Create engaging experiences using 3D models and interactive maps.

Skills

Interactive development

Creative technology

Visual journalism

3D modeling

WebGL

Three.js

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Tools

Git

Mapbox GL

MapLibre

deck.gl

Job description

CNN is seeking an experienced developer to create interactive graphics and digital experiences for breaking news and enterprise journalism. The role demands collaboration with editors and use of advanced technologies like 3D modeling and WebGL.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience, a strong portfolio, and skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, alongside familiarity with modern frameworks and data visualization tools. This role is essential in enhancing storytelling through innovative approaches in digital media.