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News Graphics Designer

Nexstar

Chicago, IL 08-20-2020
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Senior (5-10 years) Experience
Job Description

WGN AMERICA, a Nexstar Media Group national cable network based in Chicago reaching nearly 75 million homes, is seeking a News Graphic Designer for the LIVE, primetime national nightly newscast, News Nation. We're looking for a designer who is hungry to learn and create show opens, story telling animations and a variety of show and topical graphics on various software platforms as directed by the Art Director and News Executive Producers.

Additional Job Description
• Must have 5 years experience at an online, cable, broadcast or post-production facility.
• Must be able to work on tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work nights and/or weekends.
• Must work well solo or with others in a collaborative, team environment.
• High level graphic design and typography skills are required.
• Basic motion design skills required. Intermediate to advanced level motion design skills a plus.
• High level skills in Photoshop, Illustrator are required.
• Basic to high level skills in After Effects required.
• Skills in Cinema 4D, Premiere, InDesign, Keynote, Powerpoint software is a plus.
• Strong interest in national news
• Job requires an undergraduate degree in graphic arts or equivalent experience.

We provide competitive pay and good benefits.

Are you ready to help us with an exciting new national news program, based in Chicago? Submit your resume and work.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro1ob1-18-218-196-182-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Nexstar

Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 196 full power stations (including partner stations) in 114 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation.