MOTION GRAPHIC ARTIST - WBRC

Company: Gray Television
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

About Gray Television: Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. - We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business. - About WBRC: WBRC FOX6 News, a Gray Television station, is a legacy media powerhouse located in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1949, WBRC has been On Your Side delivering local news, First Alert Weather, sports, and entertainment for over 73 years. WBRC is the largest and most trusted news team in Alabama and produces more than 64 hours of local news every week. As a broadcast pioneer, WBRC serves as Alabama's most watched television stations. WBRC is one of the strongest television stations in the country with dominant shows including our highly rated morning show, Good Day Alabama. The station also dominates the local market in it's early and evening newscasts, consistently delivering #1 ratings across all broadcasts. Job Summary/Description: - - WBRC FOX6 Marketing Department is in search of a---Motion Graphic Artist. Create visual and motion-based design assets for station branding projects. Design 2D and 3D graphics for multiple media, including television, digital, social, and print applications. Will produce graphic design assets for other producers/editors/managers in the Marketing Department. Will also conceptualize, design, and edit complete marketing and branding projects. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - With the Director of Marketing, create and maintain a consistent, effective visual brand for stations, news content presentation and marketing applications. - Create visual and motion-based graphics for a variety of projects, including station branding across multiple digital, streaming and broadcast platforms. - Create graphics for print ads, event signage, and various collateral. - Shoot/edit photos and video. - Concept and assist in creation of large-scale station image.- Edit videos for multiple platforms and projects. - Keep current on the latest industry standards and equipment. Will assist with software decisions regarding graphic systems, and other computers within Marketing Department. - Maintain archive library of all graphics and animation produced. Organize system that will allow quick access for others. Qualifications/Requirements: - Advanced design, motion graphics creation, and video editing and compositing skills. - Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and related 2D or 3D graphics and editing software and plugins. Cinema 4D, element 3D preferred.- Knowledge of VIZRT/Chyron graphic software, or ability to learn. - Videography, photography, and lighting skills. - Strong understanding of visual marketing and stays up to date with design trends and shifts. - College degree or equivalent job experience in graphic design or video production. - Operating knowledge of PC's and graphics computers. Familiarity with Mac OS a plus.- Good organizational filing skills.- Ability to problem solve. - Good people skills. Good communication skills. If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter and references Additional Info: Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.

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