Real-Time Graphics Artist

Job Description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News Media

JOB DESCRIPTION
Fox News Media is looking for a Real-Time Graphics Artist to join the team! As the Real-Time Graphics Artist, you are proficient with the Vizrt platform, have a solid broadcasting background, excellent creative design foundations, control room automation experience, and a front-end web skillset. You will be responsible for creating Vizrt transition logic show packages and the corresponding templates allowing for real-time content creation. These templates require scripting to allow for full functionality and take into account best UX design practices. On a daily basis graphics orders are fulfilled and template changes made to best accommodate the requests of the shows. In addition, you should possess a strong automated graphics workflow background as you will be focusing on best practices for content creation and playout.
In order to be considered, you must submit a link to your portfolio.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Create Vizrt graphics and templates for real-time graphics production
• Script scenes and templates
• Work closely with Art Directors to create and refine design concepts
• Contribute to optimizing control room and producer workflows
• Troubleshoot issues with real-time graphics platforms
• Design and develop HTML front end interfaces
• Create reusable code and libraries of UI/UX designs
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced News and Business environment
• Work directly with artists and end-users in deploying real-time graphics solutions to the production teams
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
• Have at least 5 + years experience in a Broadcast Television environment with Vizrt applications including Artist/Engine, Content Pilot, and Trio
• Strong desire to learn, comfortable in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology
• Excellence in problem-solving and balancing quick turnaround with long-term quality
• Must be detail-oriented and organized, possess strong communication skills, and be able to prioritize a variety of tasks efficiently
• Strong command of HTML, CSS, Javascript
• Deep understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite products
• Knowledge of Maya and/or Cinema 4D
• Able to work a flexibile schedule based on the needs of a live production environment
NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• Bachelor's degree in Computing Science or Graphics discipline
• Fundamental understanding of the Unreal engine

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $44.00-57.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-neb623-18-97-14-85-42 in your application.