Informational Graphics - Designer / Engineer
KTLA
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 9/9/2020 9:31:00 AM PST
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The successful candidate will have strong understanding of Informational Graphics systems for live broadcast to design, develop and implement all high-level VizRT, Chyron, and Xpression functionality for KTLA-TV. A revised graphic News presentation that can be shared among the Nexstar Media stations – and the ongoing development of new elements and special programming of applications will be a critical goal for this individual. Specifically having an understanding of building scenes, templates, and playback for newsroom producers, in addition to control room & master control automation. Must have extensive knowledge of Transition logic and the ability to troubleshoot issues. This position will also be required to train, mentor and improve station-level operators. The successful candidate will possess the highest competency and must have complete hands-on skills with all graphical system operations and capabilities.
DUTIES:
Design and build all graphical functionality for KTLA-TV. Candidate will also design, develop and implement revised news packages and will write code to access data, improve systems integration, develop web design applications & news templates, support server IT, and all associated functionality for KTLA-TV and on occasion for shared use by Nexstar Media television stations. Will be required to train and mentor graphics operators and appropriate news personnel at the station level. An extremely high qualitative expertise in designing and producing graphic and animation content on multiple platforms is the core competency for this position. Candidates will possess full fluency at every technical and operational level of each platform. Expert level, hands-on experience with Windows & Macintosh computers, operating systems, Apple creative design, Adobe editing and associated software is also required. Fluency with Microsoft Suite and other typical office software, along with an ability to learn additional Nexstar Media proprietary business software is also required.
REQUIREMENTS:
BA Degree preferred. Must have at least Three (3) years major market broadcast experience. Ability to manage multiple projects under extreme deadlines and pressure. Requires individual to also work creatively and collaboratively with other staff members, specifically with producers and production control staff. The right candidate will possess dedication, passion, a strong work ethic and all the while maintaining a sense of humor. Must be willing to travel and work remote when necessary.
Once candidate is selected for an interview; the candidate will be required to provide work samples and three industry references along with three personal references. Work samples should commensurate with major market or network level quality.
KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
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