Nexstar Broadcasting
Senior Motion Designer
Nexstar Broadcasting, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
NEWSNATION, a Nexstar Media Group national cable network based in Chicago reaching nearly 75 million homes, is seeking a Lead Animator and Senior Motion Designer to be part of a bold team of in-house designers. This is an opportunity to have your work seen a national level. We’re looking for a motivated motion designer who is innovative, driven and can take a project from creative concepting/design to final finish as well as having the skills to build off of creative briefs provided by the Creative Director and Head of Design.
Must have 4-6 years of experience working in broadcast news, local or network level. Similar experience in broadcast entertainment or post-production considered.
Must have advanced skills in After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator and Cinema 4D or like 3D software.
Must have advanced design and typography skills.
Must have a keen sense of current standards in broadcast motion design and print design.
Must work well with others in collaborative, team environment and create elements for all media platforms.
Must work well with quick turn-around projects and fast deadlines.
Ability to design engaging and effective style frames and storyboards.
Ability to deliver projects assigned from beginning to end (design, storyboards, style frames, animation tests, renders and revisions).
Ability to design and animate motion design deliverables for broadcast packages, promos, social media and any creative marketing initiatives.
Manage time effectively to deliver all projects assigned on time and executed as per the assigned creative and technical requirements.
Communicate effectively with collaborators, producers, art/creative directors and stakeholders involved in projects. Keeping all informed of project status. Manage expectations regarding project status, deadlines, and reviews.
Mentor less experienced motion designers in 3D and advanced 2d animation techniques.
Manage the maintenance and updating of spec sheets, third party plug ins, and motion design process workflows.
Further design/video and motion duties to be defined as the company's needs grow.
Must be open to travel to our NYC and DC studios and other special broadcasts
Job requires an undergraduate degree in graphic arts or equivalent experience.
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Must have 4-6 years of experience working in broadcast news, local or network level. Similar experience in broadcast entertainment or post-production considered.
Must have advanced skills in After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator and Cinema 4D or like 3D software.
Must have advanced design and typography skills.
Must have a keen sense of current standards in broadcast motion design and print design.
Must work well with others in collaborative, team environment and create elements for all media platforms.
Must work well with quick turn-around projects and fast deadlines.
Ability to design engaging and effective style frames and storyboards.
Ability to deliver projects assigned from beginning to end (design, storyboards, style frames, animation tests, renders and revisions).
Ability to design and animate motion design deliverables for broadcast packages, promos, social media and any creative marketing initiatives.
Manage time effectively to deliver all projects assigned on time and executed as per the assigned creative and technical requirements.
Communicate effectively with collaborators, producers, art/creative directors and stakeholders involved in projects. Keeping all informed of project status. Manage expectations regarding project status, deadlines, and reviews.
Mentor less experienced motion designers in 3D and advanced 2d animation techniques.
Manage the maintenance and updating of spec sheets, third party plug ins, and motion design process workflows.
Further design/video and motion duties to be defined as the company's needs grow.
Must be open to travel to our NYC and DC studios and other special broadcasts
Job requires an undergraduate degree in graphic arts or equivalent experience.
#LI- Onsite
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.