Social Graphic Designer

Nashville Public Radio; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health benefits

Professional development stipend

401(k) with 3% match

Growth startup environment

Job summary

Front Office Sports, based in New York, seeks a Social Graphic Designer who thrives in real‑time storytelling and translates complex sports business narratives into visually compelling content across platforms.

You will design social‑first graphics for Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube, collaborating with social, editorial, and video teams to ensure visuals are timely, sharp, and unmistakably FOS.

Qualifications

• Designer with editorial instincts who understands what makes people stop scrolling.
• Deep knowledge of sports, business, and culture and daily storylines across leagues and media.
• Meticulous about typography, color, and brand consistency.
• Fluent across platforms (Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, YouTube).
• Comfortable working in nights/weekends for major events.
• Able to take feedback and iterate quickly with teams.

Responsibilities

• Design breaking news graphics and data visualizations for real‑time sports coverage.
• Create platform‑native graphics optimized for Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.
• Translate reporting, stats, and business insights into compelling visual narratives that drive engagement.
• Contribute to major events with real‑time and pre‑planned graphic packages.
• Collaborate with producers, editors, and social leads to align visuals with brand voice.
• Maintain brand excellence across typography, color, and layout while evolving the aesthetic.

Skills

Editorial instincts

Sports knowledge

Attention to detail

Platform fluency

Fast-paced

Collaboration

Job description

Front Office Sports is the leading multiplatform media brand at the intersection of sports, business, and culture. We tell the stories that power the industry—what happens off the field that drives what fans see on it.

We’re looking for a Social Graphic Designer who thrives in the speed of real‑time storytelling and understands how to translate complex sports business narratives into visually compelling, scroll‑stopping content.

You’ll be responsible for creating high‑impact, social‑first graphics that bring Front Office Sports’ journalism to life across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

From breaking news and data‑driven storytelling to tentpole moments and premium franchises like FOS Explains, The Come Up, and Second Acts, you’ll design content that informs, engages, and drives conversation.

You’ll work closely with our social, editorial, and video teams to ensure every visual feels sharp, timely, and unmistakably FOS.

Key Responsibilities

• Design in Real‑Time: Create breaking news graphics, data visualizations, and storytelling assets tied to the biggest moments in sports, business, and culture
• Own the Social Feed: Produce platform‑native graphics optimized for Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn—balancing speed with premium execution
• Elevate Storytelling Through Design: Translate reporting, stats, and business insights into compelling visual narratives that drive shares, saves, and engagement
• Support Tentpole Coverage: Contribute to major events (Super Bowl, NBA Finals, March Madness, World Cup, etc.) with real‑time and pre‑planned graphic packages
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work hand‑in‑hand with producers, editors, and social leads to concept and execute content that aligns with FOS franchises and voice
• Maintain Brand Excellence: Ensure consistency across typography, color, layout, and visual identity—while continuing to evolve and push the FOS aesthetic forward
• Innovate for Growth: Monitor trends, test new formats, and bring fresh ideas that expand reach, improve engagement, and strengthen our visual identity

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• A designer with editorial instincts—you don’t just make things look good, you understand what makes people stop scrolling
• Deeply plugged into sports, business, and culture, with a strong pulse on daily storylines across leagues, athletes, and media
• Obsessed with detail and craft—from kerning and composition to logo usage and brand consistency
• Fluent across platforms—you understand how design shifts between Instagram carousels, TikTok overlays, and X graphics
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, real‑time environment, including nights and weekends around major events
• A strong collaborator who can take feedback and iterate quickly

Perks & Benefits

• Generous PTO policy to use as you please, plus sick time and company holidays
• Employer‑sponsored health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• An annual professional development stipend and endless development opportunities at a growing startup
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan, complemented by a 3% company match
• Thrive in a dynamic environment with endless development opportunities at our growing startup