Graphic Artist - Bay Area

Job Description

Freelance Graphic Artist - NBC Sports Bay Area

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NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal's local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 US markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks NBCLX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as NBC Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-house companies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business NBC Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 NBC and Telemundo stations serving 38 percent of US homes, NBCUniversal Local is the only network-owned local media division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country's top 10 TV markets. NBCUniversal Local's stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit NBCUniversal.com.
Job Description
PLEASE NOTE: This is a project / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.
As a graphic artist, you will work closely with different departments including Live Events, Studio Shows, Marketing, Social, Digital, Sales and more, creating a variety of graphics based on the need of the department utilizing some templates and original designs.
A snapshot of your responsibilities:
• Create and deliver graphics to the producers in real time for Pre and Post game shows using company templates
• Assist in day-to-day/nightly graphics needs for live-broadcast shows
• Develop unique ideas and approaches to traditional broadcast methods and social media creative
• Design original and templated graphics for our platforms (TV, social, web and sales)
• Create dynamic original artwork for social media posts
• Produce show packages and elements for client sponsorships
• Other duties as assigned by the Creative Services Manager
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or a related field; or equivalent work experience
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud – Photoshop, After Effects, and Illustrator especially
• Knowledge of sports

Desired Characteristics:
• Solid aptitude in design composition, typography, and timing
• Passion to work in sports tv and media
Additional Requirements:
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be able to work flexible hours including nights, holidays, and weekends
• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee's residence.
• Salary range: $28/hr-$36/hr

Additional Information
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