Motion Graphic Designer, PBS News

 

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POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Motion Graphic Designer will possess strong graphic design and storytelling skills to support our broadcast design team. They will gather information and illustrative material, including stills, for the creation of graphic content for the PBS News Hour. They will work with, producers, journalists, and control room personnel on a daily basis to ensure their graphic needs are delivered to on time and to a high standard.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce quick turnaround graphics for major live news events, like debates, speeches etc.
• Develop original work and build animated and still graphics for local and national television productions including programs (opens, packaging elements), interstitial materials (campaigns, tune-in promos and key art).
• Keep abreast of technologies as they apply to motion graphics, digital technology and graphic design; and recommend design tools for generating and executing design work.
• Provide feedback to producers and participate in editing and post-production sessions to ensure that design is properly placed and executed.
• Takes initiative on projects and delivers new and innovative solutions to tell stories.
• Responsible for archiving all program graphics.
• Maintaining accurate work and billing hours and other financial records.
• Perform related special projects or other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of and ability to use graphic design, animation, postproduction, and editing tools.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of computer technology to efficiently accomplish tasks. Extensive knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects and Blender. Cinema 4D is a plus.

o   Candidates without experience in After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop or Premiere will not be considered.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully perform in busy atmosphere on multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadline pressures.
• Excellent typographic and compositional skills with a solid understanding of animation fundamentals.
• Able to work with vector, raster, and audio elements to create animated graphics and videos.
• Self-motivated, task-oriented, and able to work within a team.
• Able to receive and give constructive feedback in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to interact with a wide variety of people using diplomacy, tact and discretion.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• Experience with Ross Xpression or similar CG platform is a plus.
• Familiarity with Adobe Motion Graphics Templates (MOGRTS)

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, animation or related field.
• 2-3 years of motion graphic design experience.
• A background in graphic design to support your motion graphics work.
• Demonstrate the ability to translate complex topics into compelling and accessible visual designs.

LOCATION:

WETA and NewsHour Productions are Washington, DC established media and news organizations. We are a largely local workforce based out of the Campbell Place office in Arlington, VA. WETA and NewsHour Productions value employee flexibility when possible. Most positions based in our Arlington, VA office will be onsite or hybrid, depending upon the role.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

As the second-largest producing station for the public media system, WETA creates programming to explore history, arts, and culture, partnering with acclaimed filmmakers such as Ken Burns and Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. National WETA productions include The American Revolution and Finding Your Roots, among many others. WETA is also home to PBS News, the primary daily, breaking, and special news producer for PBS. Its broadcast productions include PBS News Hour, Washington Week with The Atlantic, Horizons from PBS News, and Compass Points from PBS News, as well as specials, documentaries, and a robust footprint across digital platforms. 

Locally, WETA serves audiences across Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, through television, radio, and digital platforms. Audiences access WETA on broadcast channels WETA PBS, WETA UK, WETA Metro, WETA World, and WETA PBS Kids, and digitally through the free streaming platform WETA+. Listeners tune into WETA Classical, the exclusive home for classical music in the Greater Washington area, via radio, online, and the WETA Classical app. Benefits | WETA

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

WETA and NewsHour Productions are equal opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and internships. WETA and NewsHour Productions make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

 

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