Real-Time Graphics Artist
Fox News Channel
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 1/12/2019 8:05:00 AM PST
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JOB DESCRIPTION
FOX News is looking for a Real-time Graphics Artist to join our New York Bureau. As the Real-Time Graphics Artist you are proficient with the Vizrt platform and have a solid broadcasting background. Your creative design foundations, control room automation experience and front-end web skillset are bar none! As the Real-time Graphics Artist you will be responsible for creating Vizrt transition logic show packages and the corresponding templates to allow for real-time content creation. These templates require scripting to allow for full functionality and take in to account best UX design practices. Graphics orders are fulfilled on a daily basis and template changes are made to best accommodate the requests of the shows. Your strong automated graphics workflow background and ability to focus on best practices for content creation and playout will allow you to excel in this role.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Create Vizrt graphics and templates for real-time graphics production
• Script scenes and templates
• Work closely with Art Directors to create and refine design concepts
• Contribute to optimized control room and producer workflows
• Troubleshoot issues with real-time graphics platforms
• Design and develop HTML front end interfaces
• Work directly with artists and end users in deploying real-time graphics solutions to the production teams
• Create reusable code and libraries of UI/UX designs
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree in Computing Science or Graphics discipline, or equivalent professional experience preferred
• At least 5 years' experience in a Broadcast Television environment with Vizrt applications including Artist/Engine, Content Pilot, and Trio
• A strong desire to learn and comfortable in a fast-moving environment and can adapt to new technology quickly
• Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to balance quick turnarounds with long-term quality
• Detail oriented nature and strong organization skills
• Strong communication skills and with the ability to prioritize a variety of tasks efficiently
• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, Javascript, JQuery, Javascript frameworks, and front end frameworks like Foundation or Bootstrap
• A deep understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite products
• Knowledge of Maya and/or Cinema 4D preferred
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced News and Business environment
• Ability to work a 7:00 am to 3:00 pm shift with the ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of a live production environment
**This role does not provide sponsorship
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.