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Per Diem Copy Editors

El Segundo, CA

Edit articles, photo captions and galleries, news breakers and newsletters; text for graphics ... Qualified applicants should upload a resume and cover letter to Assistant Managing Editor Ruthanne ...

NCCER

Video Editor

Alachua, FL

... editing, creation of graphics, production of animated media, and organization of stored video ... Work with various departments for all video and motion graphics needs * Ingest and organize footage ...

First Temporary

Video Editor

Chicago, IL · On-site

Motion Video Editor - Hybrid/Contract We are seeking a highly skilled Motion Video Editor with a strong background in motion graphics design. This role is ideal for someone who combines exceptional ...

tarte cosmetics

Video Editor

New York, NY

Video Editor tarte cosmetics is seeking a creative, full-time, in-house Video Editor to produce ... Create motion graphics, animated titles, transitions, and visual enhancements using Adobe After ...

tarte cosmetics

Video Editor

New York, NY · On-site

Video Editor tarte cosmetics is seeking a creative, full-time, in-house Video Editor to produce ... Create motion graphics, animated titles, transitions, and visual enhancements using Adobe After ...

Pavago

Video Editor

Video Editor (Social Media + Marketing Content) - Remote Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working ... Motion graphics * Use tools like: * Adobe After Effects * Canva * Maintain strong brand consistency ...

tarte cosmetics

Video Editor

New York, NY · On-site

Video Editor tarte cosmetics is seeking a creative, full-time, in-house Video Editor to produce ... Create motion graphics, animated titles, transitions, and visual enhancements using Adobe After ...

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How much do graphic editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for graphic editor in the United States is $31.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $39.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Graphic Editor vs Graphic Designer?

AspectGraphic EditorGraphic Designer
Primary RoleRefines and edits visual content, ensuring consistency and qualityCreates original visual concepts and designs from scratch
Skills & ToolsProficiency in editing software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator; strong attention to detailCreative skills, design principles, proficiency in design software
Work EnvironmentMedia companies, publishing houses, advertising agenciesAdvertising, branding, marketing firms, freelance projects
CredentialsOften requires a background in graphic arts or related certificationsDesign degree or portfolio showcasing original work

While both roles work with visual content, a Graphic Editor focuses on refining and editing existing designs, whereas a Graphic Designer creates original visual concepts. Understanding these differences helps employers and professionals align skills with job expectations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Graphic Editor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Graphic Editor, you need strong visual design skills, proficiency in layout and typography, and often a degree in graphic design or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard software like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and knowledge of digital asset management systems are typical requirements. Attention to detail, creativity, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate under tight deadlines are essential soft skills. These abilities ensure the production of high-quality, visually engaging content that meets both client and audience expectations.

What is a Graphic Editor?

A Graphic Editor is a professional who uses specialized software to create, modify, and enhance visual images for various media, such as print, web, or video. They work with photographs, illustrations, and other graphics to convey messages, support branding, or improve visual appeal. Graphic Editors often collaborate with designers, photographers, and marketing teams to ensure visuals align with project goals and audience needs. Their expertise includes image retouching, color correction, and preparing graphics for publication or distribution.

How do Graphic Editors typically collaborate with writers, photographers, and art directors during the content creation process?

Graphic Editors play a central role in coordinating visual content by working closely with writers to ensure that graphics align with editorial themes and storylines. They often collaborate with photographers to select or commission images that fit the publication's style and requirements, and partner with art directors to maintain consistency in design and branding across all materials. This teamwork requires clear communication, openness to feedback, and the ability to adapt visual concepts to fit evolving project needs. Regular meetings and digital collaboration tools are commonly used to streamline this process in both print and digital environments.
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Senior Data & Graphics Editor, CNN

Senior Data & Graphics Editor, CNN

Warnerbros

New York, NY

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

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.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

To see what it's like to work atCNN, follow @WBDLife onInstagramandX!

Your New Role...

CNN's global Visuals team is growing, andwe'relooking for an interdisciplinary journalist with deep experience in cartography, geospatialanalysisand visual storytelling. This editor will produce essential,creativeand ambitious journalism across breaking news, dailycoverageand enterprise projects, with a particular emphasis on maps and location-based storytelling.

As a member of the global Visuals team, you will work closely with editors, reporters,designersand developers across CNN to contextualize the news and help audiences understand the most important stories of the day. You will source and analyze geospatial data,identifyopportunities for visualcoverageand create clear, compelling maps and graphics across a wide range of topics, including elections, international conflict, climate, culture,businessand policy.

This is a hands-on individual contributor role. The ideal candidate is a strong journalist and visual thinker who can move quickly during breaking news while also developing more ambitious mapping projects over time.This role is intended to strengthen CNN's late-day and evening visual coverage and will ideally be based on the West Coast orworkan East Coast schedule that includes evening hours.

Your Role Accountabilities...

  • Produce clear,accurateand engaging maps, charts and graphics for breaking news, daily coverage and medium- to long-term enterprise projects.

  • Identifyand pitch opportunities for map-driven,visualand data-led storytelling tied to the news cycle.

  • Source, clean, analyze and interpret geospatial datasets from public records, APIs, satelliteimageryand other sources.

  • Develop original reporting and analysis that helps audiences understand where events are happening, how places arechangingand why geography matters to a story.

  • Work closely with reporters, editors,designersand developers to integrate maps and visual storytelling into CNN's coverage.

  • Contribute to CNN's elections coverage by working with election results, geographic and demographic datasets to produceaccurate,clearand compelling maps and visual analysis.

  • Contribute to live and planned coverage of major news events, including elections, international conflicts, extremeweatherand other breaking stories.

  • Adapt visual approaches for different devices,platformsand distribution needs, including home screens and off-platform storytelling.

  • Experiment with emerging tools and formats, including interactive mapping, satellite imagery, 3D terrain,WebGLand other forms of geospatial storytelling.

Qualifications & Experience...

  • At least 7 years of experience in a newsroom or comparable data visualization,cartographyor visual journalism environment.

  • A strong portfolio of published map-driven journalism, including work produced ondeadlineand more ambitious enterprise projects.

  • Advanced experience with geospatial analysis and modern mapping tools such as QGIS, ArcGIS,Mapbox,MapLibre, D3.js or similar platforms.

  • Experience working with elections data, electoralgeographyor political mapping - including familiarity with results data, districtboundariesand demographic datasets - is strongly preferred.

  • Strong editorial judgment, attention todetailand commitment to accuracy.

  • Strong communicationskills and the ability to collaborate effectively across desks,disciplinesand time zones.

  • Ability to source, clean and analyze geospatial data and translate complex findings into clear, accessible visuals.

  • Help adapt visual stories and graphics for home screens,appsand off-platform distribution.

  • Experience using some combination of Illustrator, ai2html, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, R, SQL, Excel and Git or the command line.

  • Experience balancing quick-turn breaking news graphics with medium- and long-term projects.

  • Curiosity and openness to experimenting with new techniques,toolsand storytelling formats.

If youdon'thave every one of these skills,that'sOK. We want to hear from candidates who are passionate about this work and eager to bring their unique perspective and experience to the role.

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: $79,800.00 - $148,199.00 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.If you're a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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