Designer in New York, NY, USA

FOX News Channel is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service delivering breaking news as well as political and business news. FOX News finished 2018 as the most-watched basic cable network for the third consecutive year in both primetime and total day among total viewers, and has held its number one national cable news channel status for 68 consecutive quarters. FNC is available in nearly 90 million homes and dominates the cable news landscape, routinely notching the top ten programs in the genre.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• As a Freelance Daily Designer, you will be responsible for producing creative and visually compelling graphics to support daily editorial content on Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network. You thrive in a live news environment and have the right attitude and understand the level of commitment needed for a quick turnaround.

THIS ROLE DOES NOT PROVIDE VISA SPONSORSHIP AND APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A PORTFOLIO WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fulfill quick-turnaround requests for charts, maps, logos, and other custom topical images based on show needs.
• Typeset and proofread text-based artwork such as promos, factoids, and infographics
• Animate fullscreen graphics including scrolls, text tears, diagrams, and maps.
• Cut out and retouch headshots
• Create logos and custom elements for upcoming news events
• Work with management and editorial to determine the best way to tell each story

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Experience using Photoshop and Illustrator for broadcast design and proficiency using programs on both Windows and Mac platforms
• Ability to fulfill a high volume of daily graphic requests while conforming to established network-wide and show-specific design standards
• Excellent time-management and multi-tasking skills to keep on deadline without sacrificing accuracy or quality of work
• Open to receiving assignments and feedback from team members at all levels while staying cool under pressure
• Knowledge of AfterEffects strongly recommended
• Knowledge of Maya, Cinema 4D, Vizrt, and other industry technology a plus
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends or overnights

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Are you looking to pay or is this a collaboration?
Pay to hire someone

Is this ongoing work or a one off job?
Ongoing work

How would you prefer to pay?
Day rate

What’s your day rate budget range? (USD)
$250-350 (Industry average)

Do you have an estimate of the job or project length?
A few months

Are you a company or individual hiring?
Company

Do you have internal sign off on the hire?
Yes

Do you need to hire for a specific city, country or place?
Yes, they need to be at a location (give location in job title)

When do you want to have the freelancer secured by?
2-3 weeks

What is most important for this job?
Quality

Twine can guarantee 3 relevant freelancers for an upfront fee of $650/£500. Would you like to know more?
No

How many freelancers do you want to contact you?
4-5

Do you have a job specification or creative brief?
Yes (please enter this in the description)

Does the freelancer need insurance?
Yes

Where did you find Twine?
You contacted me