NBCUniversal
Associate Animator, CNBC
NBCUniversal - Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, us, 07632
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We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (https://www.nbcuniversal.com/diversity-equity-inclusion)
initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility (https://www.nbcuniversal.com/csr)
work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
The Associate Animator brings simple and complex concepts to life in a visually compelling way across a range of CNBC topics including retail, tech, finance and current events. The candidate is both comfortable illustrating original concepts as well as utilizing stock vectors and images. Concepts include everything from animated maps and charts to more abstract concepts such as electric vehicles and space. For social video, the animator will work with reporters to animate stories in multiple formats as well as redesigning animations to fit social guidelines. It’s an opportunity to educate the CNBC audience and push the limits visually each day.
What you'll do:
Work creatively to produce original and aesthetically pleasing designs and animations
Collaborate with producers to create animations for original videos
Support the lead animators on projects
Create social media assets including thumbnails, vertical videos and reels
Design and animate charts, maps and documents
Bring titles and text to life in a highly visual and impactful way
Meet tight deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
Examples of animations this producer may be asked to create and/or collaborate:
How Chinese EV Giant BYD Is Taking On Tesla
https://youtu.be/ybl8IvhGAJ4?feature=shared&t=485
How Disney Vacations Became Too Expensive For Many Americans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WywwDmY66A
CNBC Social Video:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5RWSpJpui8/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CYmqdqiAZz7/
What we’ll offer:
At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities:
Sweat it out -- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, basketball court and running course, plus daily group classes
Eat up -- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
Unwind -- Massage therapy, ping pong tables, foosball
Extras -- Dry cleaning, shoe shining and sneak peeks
Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City
When you join the NBCUniversal family, you’ll get…
We’re a global company that values our employee’s individual experiences and wellbeing. We know that we’re smarter, more dynamic and better together. That’s why we offer benefits and perks to meet your unique needs. Read more about them on our careers site here. (https://www.nbcunicareers.com/benefits)
We invite you to seek the excitement, the challenges and the opportunities that make working here so rewarding.
At least 1 year of experience in digital media
Knowledgeable in the latest Adobe Creative Suite specifically Adobe After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop)
Must have a portfolio that showcases an expertise in animation, graphic design, motion design, typography, illustration and storytelling across a variety of platforms
Social media savvy and experience creating content for platforms
Creates 2D/3D animations and motion graphics from a script
Ability to illustrate original concepts when vectors and footage are not available
Ability to decipher and express data in meaningful and visually engaging ways for a mass audience
Familiar with spreadsheets
Detail-oriented with ability to work efficiently in fast paced environment, while meeting tight news deadlines
Proven news judgement and high ethical standards
General knowledge of current events and business news
General knowledge or interest in financial markets and terminology
Ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours and weekends
Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience
Strong teamwork and work ethic
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (https://www.nbcuniversal.com/diversity-equity-inclusion)
initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility (https://www.nbcuniversal.com/csr)
work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
The Associate Animator brings simple and complex concepts to life in a visually compelling way across a range of CNBC topics including retail, tech, finance and current events. The candidate is both comfortable illustrating original concepts as well as utilizing stock vectors and images. Concepts include everything from animated maps and charts to more abstract concepts such as electric vehicles and space. For social video, the animator will work with reporters to animate stories in multiple formats as well as redesigning animations to fit social guidelines. It’s an opportunity to educate the CNBC audience and push the limits visually each day.
What you'll do:
Work creatively to produce original and aesthetically pleasing designs and animations
Collaborate with producers to create animations for original videos
Support the lead animators on projects
Create social media assets including thumbnails, vertical videos and reels
Design and animate charts, maps and documents
Bring titles and text to life in a highly visual and impactful way
Meet tight deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
Examples of animations this producer may be asked to create and/or collaborate:
How Chinese EV Giant BYD Is Taking On Tesla
https://youtu.be/ybl8IvhGAJ4?feature=shared&t=485
How Disney Vacations Became Too Expensive For Many Americans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WywwDmY66A
CNBC Social Video:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5RWSpJpui8/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CYmqdqiAZz7/
What we’ll offer:
At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities:
Sweat it out -- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, basketball court and running course, plus daily group classes
Eat up -- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
Unwind -- Massage therapy, ping pong tables, foosball
Extras -- Dry cleaning, shoe shining and sneak peeks
Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City
When you join the NBCUniversal family, you’ll get…
We’re a global company that values our employee’s individual experiences and wellbeing. We know that we’re smarter, more dynamic and better together. That’s why we offer benefits and perks to meet your unique needs. Read more about them on our careers site here. (https://www.nbcunicareers.com/benefits)
We invite you to seek the excitement, the challenges and the opportunities that make working here so rewarding.
At least 1 year of experience in digital media
Knowledgeable in the latest Adobe Creative Suite specifically Adobe After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop)
Must have a portfolio that showcases an expertise in animation, graphic design, motion design, typography, illustration and storytelling across a variety of platforms
Social media savvy and experience creating content for platforms
Creates 2D/3D animations and motion graphics from a script
Ability to illustrate original concepts when vectors and footage are not available
Ability to decipher and express data in meaningful and visually engaging ways for a mass audience
Familiar with spreadsheets
Detail-oriented with ability to work efficiently in fast paced environment, while meeting tight news deadlines
Proven news judgement and high ethical standards
General knowledge of current events and business news
General knowledge or interest in financial markets and terminology
Ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours and weekends
Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience
Strong teamwork and work ethic
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.