Real Time Graphics Artist

Fox Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Fox News Media is seeking a Real-Time Graphics Artist to join our team in New York. You will be proficient with Vizrt, scripting, and front-end interfaces to create real-time graphics for live broadcasts.

The role requires strong design foundations, control room automation experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced newsroom environment while collaborating with Art Directors and production teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Broadcast Television environment with Vizrt applications.
• Strong command of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Excellence in problem-solving and timely delivery in a fast-moving environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication and prioritization skills.
• Experience designing and developing UI/UX interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Create Vizrt graphics and templates for real-time graphics production.
• Script scenes and templates to enable full functionality.
• Collaborate with Art Directors to refine design concepts.
• Optimize control room workflows and producer processes.
• Troubleshoot real-time graphics platforms and roll out templates.
• Design and develop HTML front end interfaces.
• Create reusable code and libraries of UI/UX designs.
• Deploy real-time graphics solutions to production teams.

Skills

Vizrt proficiency

Front-end web

Scripting

UX design

Adobe Creative Suite

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computing Science or Graphics

Tools

Vizrt Artist/Engine/Content Pilot/Trio

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Maya/Cinema 4D

Unreal engine (nice to have)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTIONFox 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.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:Create Vizrt graphics and templates for real-time graphics productionScript scenes and templatesWork closely with Art Directors to create and refine design conceptsContribute to optimizing control room and producer workflowsTroubleshoot issues with real-time graphics platformsDesign and develop HTML front end interfacesCreate reusable code and libraries of UI/UX designsWork efficiently in a fast-paced News and Business environmentWork 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 TrioStrong desire to learn, comfortable in a fast-moving environmentAbility to learn and adapt to new technologyExcellence in problem-solving and balancing quick turnaround with long-term qualityMust be detail-oriented and organized, possess strong communication skills, and be able to prioritize a variety of tasks efficientlyStrong command of HTML, CSS, JavascriptDeep understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite productsKnowledge of Maya and/or Cinema 4DAble to work a flexibile schedule based on the needs of a live production environment
NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKERBachelor’s degree in Computing Science or Graphics disciplineFundamental 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.