News12 - Graphic Artist Freelance

Graphic Designer is needed in Edison, United States.

Client: News12

Location: Edison, NJ

Contract: Freelance

Job Description

News 12 is looking for the right candidate to create graphics & animations for newscasts and other on-air segments. The candidate will use programs including After Effects, VIZrt, and Photoshop to create modern, elegant, and intelligent news graphics for pre-production, post-production, and live newscasts. In collaboration with producers, writers, and other designers, the candidate will create various newscast graphics while maintaining the News 12 brand on air.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with producers, independently create specific graphics to support the newscast, including over-the-shoulder, monitors, maps, banners, and full screen graphics.
• Create opening graphics, promotional elements, weather graphics, and other visual needs across platforms.
• Assist with set design and the creation of materials for marketing and sales.
• Operate, maintain, and upgrade graphic equipment, software, computers, and other equipment.
• Contribute to the maintenance of overall station appearance standards.
• Attend planning meetings and organize graphics needed for upcoming assignments.
• Stay informed of current events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in graphic arts for television preferred.
• Must provide a reel; information should be included in the resume.
• Knowledge of Photoshop is required.
• Knowledge of VIZrt, After Effects, and Premiere is a plus.
• Exceptional artistic ability, thorough knowledge of computer graphics equipment and techniques, and excellent spelling skills are necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines is required.
• A strong knowledge of local communities, issues, and newsmakers is a plus.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds without discrimination.

The Company collects personal information for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, background screening, and compliance with laws.

No applicant will ever be asked to provide money as part of the job application or hiring process.

Competitive pay is based on job-related factors, with starting pay for this position ranging from $42,000.00 to $69,000.00 per year.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not provided at this time.