Production Technician
Fox TV Stations
Tampa, FL
Fox Television Stations is one of the nation's largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 29 stations in 18 markets and covering over 37% of U.S. television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Seattle.
JOB DESCRIPTION
ARTIST/ANIMATOR (Full Time Regular): Experienced 2D/3D broadcast designer needed for in-house unit to fulfill graphic demands for FOX owned-and-operated TV Stations. Qualified applicants will conceptualize, design and create graphics and animations for news, promotion, social media/web, sports, weather, sales and programming as assigned. Candidates must have 2 to 3 years experience as a 2D or 3D designer/animator with a preferred experience with both. Should be proficient with one or more of the following software programs: Adobe Creative Cloud suite with emphasis on After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere; 3D software, preferably Maxon Cinema 4D. Exposure or experience with industry standard plug-in effects platforms not limited to but including: Boris Sapphire, Red Giant Trapcode Suite, Video Co-Pilot Elements 3D and Greyscalegorilla plug-ins for Cinema 4D. Experience/knowledge of Chyron workflow a plus. Must have strong design skills and judgment and be able to generate a project from concept to completion and/or work in concert with others. Excellent interpersonal skills are required as well as the ability to successfully work in a team environment with a positive attitude and professional work ethic. Should be highly organized with the ability to multi-task and to prioritize under tight deadlines. Expected to be flexible and able to work all hours and shifts as well as being punctual respective to assigned scheduling. A degree in Design is preferred, although range and scope of reel/portfolio or work experience may equate.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must have 2 to 3 years experience as a 2D or 3D animator. Should be proficient with one or more of the following software programs: Maxon Cinema 4D, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/After Effects. Must have strong design skills and judgement and be able to generate a project from concept to completion or work in concert with others. Excellent interpersonal skills are required as well as the ability to successfully work in a team environment with a positive attitude and professional work ethic. Should be highly organized with the ability to multi-task and to prioritize under tight deadlines. Expected to be flexible and able to work all hours and shifts as well as being punctual respective to assigned scheduling. A degree in design is preferred, although range and scope of portfolio or work experience may equate. Experience with Chyron workflow a plus.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gp4ky4-44-200-40-97-42 in your application.