Graphics Coordinator

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Sports is looking for a Freelance Graphics Coordinator to join their team in Charlotte, NC. As the Freelance Graphics Coordinator, you will exist as a liaison between various production arms within the FSMG and the graphics department. The line management for the position is from the Freelance Graphics Coordinator to the Director, Production and RSN Integration, to the Senior Vice President, Graphic Production, to Executive Vice President/Creative Director, Graphics.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Receive, research, and process all requests for graphic creation from assigned production and follow through to completion and delivery
• Establish communication with Coordinating Producer to ensure proper scheduling and tracking of projects
• Deal with day-to-day operations of all production in progress through producers
• Compile and maintain all compilation reels for assigned production along with seasonal updates
• Attend all project related meetings, take notes and distribute
• Follow-up with logs, style guides, and tool kits
• Schedule and supervise edit and audio sessions as needed
• Work with Graphics Technology group within department for all elements (including style guides) needed to complete remote and studio deliveries
• Assist assigned designer, artist or operator in creation of requested graphic by supplying all necessary information for project; goal should be to minimize repetitive work through editorial errors
• Establish and maintain communication to appropriate technical personnel in order to ensure proper completion and delivery of graphic request
• Maintain working knowledge of all production relating to graphics at all times
• Assist producers in timely delivery of all sales enhancements
• Accurately QC elements both on tape and digital formats
• This position will require non-standard hours, such as early morning or evening shifts
• Work weekends and requested rotational shifts when necessary
• Take on additional tasks as needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• A strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks
• Strong working knowledge of all digital graphic file formats and their appropriate applications
• Basic understanding of on-air graphic systems
• Working knowledge of all graphic systems in department and how they relate to one another and to the equipment of requesting party
• Strong working knowledge of all department technologies relating to file transfer from studio to remote production units
• Fundamental understanding of time management technique
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects
• Working knowledge of file sharing and its implications for graphic production

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1o8ov-3-144-10-14-42 in your application.