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I am a bilingual Graphic Designer with over 28 years of experience creating high-quality print and on-air graphics for local television and freelance clients. I thrive in fast-paced environments, consistently meeting deadlines while delivering creative and visually compelling work. I also enjoy mentoring colleagues on software and equipment to foster team growth. Throughout my career, I've managed graphics production for nightly newscasts, designed layouts for glossy magazines, and contributed to sports broadcasts. I'm proficient in multiple graphic design software tools and take pride in collaborating effectively with diverse production teams.…I am a bilingual Graphic Designer with over 28 years of experience creating high-quality print and on-air graphics for local television and freelance clients. I thrive in fast-paced environments, consistently meeting deadlines while delivering creative and visually compelling work. I also enjoy mentoring colleagues on software and equipment to foster team growth. Throughout my career, I've managed graphics production for nightly newscasts, designed layouts for glossy magazines, and contributed to sports broadcasts. I'm proficient in multiple graphic design software tools and take pride in collaborating effectively with diverse production teams.

Roberto Rios

Graphic Designer, Camera Operator, Animator, +4

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I am a bilingual Graphic Designer with over 28 years of experience creating high-quality print and on-air graphics for local television and freelance clients. I thrive in fast-paced environments, consistently meeting deadlines while delivering creative and visually compelling work. I also enjoy mentoring colleagues on software and equipment to foster team growth. Throughout my career, I've managed graphics production for nightly newscasts, designed layouts for glossy magazines, and contributed to sports broadcasts. I'm proficient in multiple graphic design software tools and take pride in collaborating effectively with diverse production teams.…I am a bilingual Graphic Designer with over 28 years of experience creating high-quality print and on-air graphics for local television and freelance clients. I thrive in fast-paced environments, consistently meeting deadlines while delivering creative and visually compelling work. I also enjoy mentoring colleagues on software and equipment to foster team growth. Throughout my career, I've managed graphics production for nightly newscasts, designed layouts for glossy magazines, and contributed to sports broadcasts. I'm proficient in multiple graphic design software tools and take pride in collaborating effectively with diverse production teams.

Available to hire

I am a bilingual Graphic Designer with over 28 years of experience creating high-quality print and on-air graphics for local television and freelance clients. I thrive in fast-paced environments, consistently meeting deadlines while delivering creative and visually compelling work. I also enjoy mentoring colleagues on software and equipment to foster team growth.

Throughout my career, I’ve managed graphics production for nightly newscasts, designed layouts for glossy magazines, and contributed to sports broadcasts. I’m proficient in multiple graphic design software tools and take pride in collaborating effectively with diverse production teams.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Work Experience

News Graphic Designer at KTLA-TV

January 1, 2019 - June 15, 2024

Responsible for production and design of On-Air Midday News Graphics, including still images, maps, over the shoulder, plasmas, chromas, twins images, BG images, triple monitors, custom full screens, and animations using Photoshop, Illustrator, Axis Maps, Streamline and After Effects.

Per Diem News Graphic Designer at KTLA-TV

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2019

Produced On-Air News Graphics for all newscasts, including still images and animations such as over the shoulder graphics, maps, plasmas, chromas, custom full screens and sports graphics.

Per Diem News Graphic Designer at KSWB 5/69, San Diego, Ca.

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2019

Responsible for production and design of On-Air News Graphics for all newscasts, similar to responsibilities at KTLA-TV.

Graphic Designer / Media Manager at KTTY-TV

January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1996

Managed media operations including break-tape and airing station programming. Tasks also included broadcasting the daily log, acting as back-up grip and camera operator, floor director, and teleprompter operator for live morning shows. Also responsible for all print design and On-Air Graphics for the daily show after the station was acquired by Tribune Media and renamed KSWB-TV.

Freelance Designer / Camera Operator at KBNT TV

January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000

Created print ads including TV Guide Ads and other promotional print materials, along with fill-in camera operator duties.

News Graphic Designer at KTLA-TV

January 1, 2024 - July 30, 2025

Responsible for production and design of On-Air Midday News Graphics including still images, maps, over the shoulder, plasmas, chromas, twins images, BG images, triple monitors, custom full screens, and animations. Utilized Photoshop, Illustrator, Axis Maps, Streamline and After Effects to create engaging and timely graphics for live broadcasts.

Per Diem News Graphic Designer at KTLA-TV

January 1, 2019 - July 30, 2025

Produced and designed On-Air News Graphics for all newscasts including still images and animations such as over the shoulder graphics, maps, plasmas, chromas, custom full screens, and sports graphics. Worked on a freelance basis supporting multiple news broadcasts with timely graphic content.

Per Diem News Graphic Designer at KSWB 5/69, San Diego, Ca.

January 1, 2019 - July 30, 2025

Designed and produced On-Air News Graphics including still images and animations for all newscasts. Provided graphic support on a freelance basis for fast-paced television news production.

Graphic Designer / Media Manager at KTTY-TV

December 31, 1996 - July 30, 2025

Handled all print design and On-Air Graphics for the daily live morning show. Managed media by operating break-tape, airing programming, broadcasting the daily log, and supporting technical roles as backup grip, camera operator, floor director, and teleprompter operator. Transitioned post-Tribune Media acquisition to KSWB-TV and continued as Graphic Designer responsible for comprehensive graphic design tasks.

Freelance Designer / Camera Operator at KBNT TV

December 31, 2000 - July 30, 2025

Created print ads including TV Guide ads and other promotional materials. Provided fill-in camera operator services, supporting production needs on a freelance basis.