Altice USA - Graphic Artist - Freelance

Graphic Designer is needed in Edison, United States.

Client: Altice USA

Location: Edison, NJ

Contract: undefined

Job Description

News 12 is looking for the right candidate to create graphics and 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 a variety of newscast graphics, including over-the-shoulder boxes, banners, monitors, maps, and full-screen graphics. This role may also involve creating promotional elements, weather graphics, and graphics for web and social media, 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 use.
• 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, 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in graphic arts for television preferred.
• Must be able to provide a reel.
• Must have knowledge of Photoshop.
• Knowledge of VIZrt, After Effects, and Premiere is a plus.
• Must demonstrate exceptional artistic ability and have thorough knowledge of computer graphics equipment and techniques.
• Possess excellent spelling skills.
• 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.

Job Highlights

The starting pay rate for this position ranges from $42,000.00 - $69,000.00 per year.

Additional Information

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting and promoting qualified individuals of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. The Company collects personal information about its applicants for various employment-related purposes and will never request money as part of the hiring process. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S., and visa sponsorship is not provided at this time.