Real-Time Graphics Artist

FOX News Channel; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Fox News Media is seeking a Real-Time Graphics Artist to join the team in a fast-paced newsroom. You will create Vizrt graphics and templates for real-time production, script scenes, and work with art directors to refine design concepts. You’ll optimize workflows and troubleshoot issues across the graphics platform.

You must have strong HTML/CSS/JavaScript skills, experience with Maya/Cinema 4D, and a solid Adobe Creative Suite background, with a portfolio to showcase your work.

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years in a Broadcast Television environment with Vizrt apps incl. Artist/Engine, Content Pilot, Trio.
• Strong command of HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Deep understanding of Adobe Creative Suite products.
• Knowledge of Maya and/or Cinema 4D.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computing Science or Graphics discipline (nice to have).

Responsibilities

• Create Vizrt graphics and templates for real-time graphics production.
• Script scenes and templates.
• Work with Art Directors to refine design concepts.
• Contribute to optimizing control room and producer workflows.
• Troubleshoot issues with real-time graphics platforms.
• Design and develop HTML front end interfaces.
• Create reusable UI/UX code libraries.
• Operate in a fast-paced News and Business environment.
• Collaborate with artists and end-users to deploy graphics solutions to production teams.

Skills

Vizrt

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Adobe Creative Suite

Maya/Cinema 4D

Broadcast television

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computing Science or Graphics discipline

Tools

Artist/Engine

Content Pilot

Trio

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News Media is looking for a Real-Time Graphics Artist to join the team! As the Real-Time Graphics Artist, you are proficient with the Vizrt platform, have a solid broadcasting background, excellent creative design foundations, control room automation experience, and a front-end web skillset. You will be responsible for creating Vizrt transition logic show packages and the corresponding templates allowing for real-time content creation. These templates require scripting to allow for full functionality and take into account best UX design practices. On a daily basis graphics orders are fulfilled and template changes made to best accommodate the requests of the shows. In addition, you should possess a strong automated graphics workflow background as you will be focusing on best practices for content creation and playout. In order to be considered, you must submit a link to your portfolio.

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 optimizing control room and producer workflows


• Troubleshoot issues with real-time graphics platforms


• Design and develop HTML front end interfaces


• Create reusable code and libraries of UI/UX designs


• Work efficiently in a fast-paced News and Business environment


• Work directly with artists and end-users in deploying real-time graphics solutions to the production teams

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Have at least 5 + years experience in a Broadcast Television environment with Vizrt applications including Artist/Engine, Content Pilot, and Trio


• Strong desire to learn, comfortable in a fast-moving environment


• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology


• Excellence in problem-solving


• Balancing quick turnaround with long-term quality


• Must be detail-oriented and organized, possess strong communication skills, and be able to prioritize a variety of tasks efficiently


• Strong command of HTML, CSS, Javascript


• Deep understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite products


• Knowledge of Maya and/or Cinema 4D


• Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of a live production environment

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Bachelor’s degree in Computing Science or Graphics discipline


• Fundamental understanding of the Unreal engine

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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $44.00-57.00 per hour.

• This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents.


• Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

View more detail about FOX Benefits.

We’re disruptors. We’re big dreamers. We’re believers in the future, in possibility, in potential. We’re reinventing the world, every day. We create content for audiences big and small, global and local. We put our audiences first, and work hard to bring them stories they’ll love, wherever they are and however they watch, listen and learn. Whatever your discipline, from on-air talent to behind-the-scenes tech guru to business and finance, the career opportunities at FOX are exciting, rewarding and game-changing. We seek out the most talented individuals – the dreamers, the disruptors and the visionaries –and we want them to know that they matter. We’re committed to helping every single one of our employees feel valued and inspired, every day.