Art Director

Job Description

The Art Director conceptualizes and creates on-air, online, and social media graphics for News, Sales, and Creative Services departments.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Create and deliver high quality, fast turnaround graphics for on-air, digital or print needs of station.
• Expert in type design and original creative design solutions for graphic packages.
• Expert in animation, page layout and design development.
• Develop animations and promotional graphics that coincide with station brand.
• Conceptualize, create, and assist Sales department for any potential Sales collateral.
• Create and produce web, social media, and on-air News graphics.
• Create and produce any print pieces for newspaper, magazine, or program pieces.
• Assist in coordinating all station photography for talent, staff, and other projects.
• Interact & communicate with station leadership offering creative solutions & project direction.
• Work with Creative Services Director to visualize & create long-term goals & branding strategies for our different brands.
• Knowledge and/or Operation of Ross Xpression graphics system
• Any other task as assigned by the Creative Services Director or station General Manager.
• Requirements & Skills:
• Art and Design degree or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Minimum of five years of broadcast design experience.
• Five to seven years of experience in graphic and motion design, with advanced experience in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects.
• Competent photographer with experience in basic still photography and photo lighting techniques.
• Ability to work on various projects simultaneously and to deliver finished projects on deadline is a must.
• Highly effective communications and organizational skills required.
• Strong typography skills required.
• Experience with Element 3D plugin for After Effects software a plus.
• Experience with Chyron Prime.
• Project management along with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Consistent work hours required to meet deadlines, including evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rz0k12-3-17-80-71-42 in your application.