Motion Graphic Artist

Job Description

Motion Graphic Artist - WBRC

About WBRC:

WBRC FOX6 News, a Gray Television station, is a legacy media powerhouse located in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1949, WBRC has been On Your Side delivering local news, First Alert Weather, sports, and entertainment for over 73 years. WBRC is the largest and most trusted news team in Alabama and produces more than 64 hours of local news every week. As a broadcast pioneer, WBRC serves as Alabama's most watched television stations. WBRC is one of the strongest television stations in the country with dominant shows including our highly rated morning show, Good Day Alabama. The station also dominates the local market in it's early and evening newscasts, consistently delivering #1 ratings across all broadcasts.

Job Summary/Description:

WBRC FOX6 Marketing Department is in search of a Motion Graphic Artist. Create visual and motion-based design assets for station branding projects. Design 2D and 3D graphics for multiple media, including television, digital, social, and print applications. Will produce graphic design assets for other producers/editors/managers in the Marketing Department. Will also conceptualize, design, and edit complete marketing and branding projects.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- With the Director of Marketing, create and maintain a consistent, effective visual brand for stations, news content presentation and marketing applications.
- Create visual and motion-based graphics for a variety of projects, including station branding across multiple digital, streaming and broadcast platforms.
- Create graphics for print ads, event signage, and various collateral.
- Shoot/edit photos and video.
- Concept and assist in creation of large-scale station image.
- Edit videos for multiple platforms and projects.
- Keep current on the latest industry standards and equipment. Will assist with software decisions regarding graphic systems, and other computers within Marketing Department.
- Maintain archive library of all graphics and animation produced. Organize system that will allow quick access for others.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Advanced design, motion graphics creation, and video editing and compositing skills.
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and related 2D or 3D graphics and editing software and plugins. Cinema 4D, element 3D preferred.
- Knowledge of VIZRT/Chyron graphic software, or ability to learn.
- Videography, photography, and lighting skills.
- Strong understanding of visual marketing and stays up to date with design trends and shifts.
- College degree or equivalent job experience in graphic design or video production.
- Operating knowledge of PC's and graphics computers. Familiarity with Mac OS a plus.
- Good organizational filing skills.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Good people skills. Good communication skills.

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8qk8x-18-227-24-209-42 in your application.