Job Title

Job Description

I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.

TheMotion Graphics Designerconceptualizes, designs and produces animations, full screens, opens and bumpers, Chyron templates and graphics for promo spots for stations across the broadcast group. Applicants must be highly creative, motivated, extremely organized and able to handle pressures under very tight deadlines. They must be able to manage quick turnaround of broadcast design assets and manage their time effectively. The successful candidate is able to work independently on projects and also collaborate remotely with a team of fellow designers and promo producers. TheMotion Graphics Designermust be a self-starter who can take on responsibility and follow through with a wide range of graphics and animations.

II. Essential Job Functions

Weight %

Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

30%

Finish TV promo spots with graphics and animations as needed

30%

Produce special news graphics packages for TV stations across broadcast group

20%

Develop new station graphics packages

15%

Design and maintain Chyron templates as needed

5%

Organize and maintain graphics and animation files and directories

100%

Education:

Bachelor degree or a technical degree, or equivalent professional experience in broadcast TV design and video production.

Experience:

A qualified candidate for the position of Motion Graphics Designer will have 3-5+ years of experience in design and animation in a broadcast news or high output ad agency environment. A qualified candidate will also have 3+ years of experience in motion design, graphic design and/or art direction.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in Chyron Prime template creation in a CAMIO-driven news environment

• Proficient knowledge and experience in After Effects/Photoshop/Illustrator/Premiere/Cinema 4D.


• Experience designing graphics for promotional TV spots, news infographics, as well as digital content.


• Experience and understanding of technical television news production related to on-air playback and file formats.


• A clear command of fundamentals of design such as composition, color, and typography.


• Ability to multi-task several projects and manage time effectively.


• Online demo reel is required for consideration.


• Must be able to work remotely, covering stations in multiple time zones.

Candidate must be able to manage quick turnaround of broadcast design assets and manage their time effectively. The successful candidate is able to work independently on projects and also collaborate remotely with a team of fellow designers and promo producers.

% Travel Required (Approximate): <5%

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