Motion Designer Jobs at ProPublica
ProPublica has one open motion designer role, in New York City, paying USD 90k to 115k a year, alongside 1 other open role.
About ProPublica
ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. It covers topics such as government and politics, business, criminal justice, the environment, education, health care, immigration, and technology, with the goal of exposing abuses of power and holding institutions accountable.
The open role
- Video Editor and Motion Designer, Temporary: New York City, USD 90k to 115k, posted 5 October 2026.
Also hiring at ProPublica
ProPublica is also hiring: editor (2) and video editor (1).
Its roles are in New York City, NY, US (1) and remote (1).
What motion designer work involves
A Motion Designer creates animated visuals, kinetic typography, and motion graphics for use across video, social media, advertising, and digital platforms. Day-to-day work involves translating briefs and static design concepts into fluid animations, building reusable motion templates, syncing visuals to audio, and collaborating with video editors, art directors, and brand teams to ensure animations align with brand guidelines. They may also handle localization of animated assets for different markets and adapt content for various aspect ratios and platform specs.
Questions people ask
Where is the motion designer job at ProPublica?
New York City.
How much does it pay?
USD 90k to 115k a year, as stated in the posting.
What else is ProPublica hiring for?
Editor and video editor: 1 more role.