Senior Broadcast Graphics Producer

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career advancement

Live broadcast environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Broadcast Graphics Producer for its Upington, Northern Cape operation. You will lead the graphics department, overseeing all on-air graphics, lower thirds, titles, transitions, and motion packages for live and pre-produced content.

You will collaborate with directors, producers and editors to ensure visuals align with the network's brand and storytelling goals, while mentoring a team of designers in a fast-paced live environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in broadcast graphics design/production
• Leadership or senior role in graphics environment
• Strong design sense with typography, color, composition
• Portfolio of high-quality broadcast graphics/motion design
• Ability to work under pressure in live broadcast
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and production of all on-air graphics, ensuring brand consistency and quality
• Lead and mentor a team of broadcast designers and motion graphics artists
• Collaborate with directors/producers/editors to understand graphic needs for shows and segments
• Manage project timelines and timely delivery of graphics assets for live/recorded broadcasts
• Develop creative concepts for new graphic packages and branding initiatives
• Operate and maintain broadcast graphics software/hardware
• Troubleshoot graphics systems/workflows
• Stay current with trends in broadcast design and motion graphics
• Implement and refine graphics workflows for efficiency
• Ensure compliance with technical specs for broadcast delivery

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent television network based in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Broadcast Graphics Producer to lead their graphics department. This pivotal role involves overseeing the creation and execution of all on-air graphics, including lower thirds, titles, transitions, and complex motion graphics packages for live broadcasts and pre-produced content. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of broadcast workflows, exceptional design aesthetics, and proven leadership abilities. You will collaborate with directors, producers, and editors to ensure that all visual elements align with the network's brand identity and storytelling requirements. Join us in Upington, Northern Cape, and play a key role in shaping the visual output of our broadcasts.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and production of all on-air broadcast graphics, ensuring brand consistency and quality.


• Lead and mentor a team of broadcast designers and motion graphics artists.


• Collaborate with directors, producers, and editors to understand graphic needs for various shows and segments.


• Manage project timelines and ensure timely delivery of graphics assets for live and recorded broadcasts.


• Develop creative concepts for new graphic packages and branding initiatives.


• Operate and maintain broadcast graphics software and hardware.


• Troubleshoot any technical issues related to graphics systems and workflows.


• Stay current with industry trends in broadcast design and motion graphics.


• Implement and refine graphics workflows for maximum efficiency.


• Ensure compliance with all technical specifications for broadcast delivery.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in broadcast graphics design and production, with a focus on live television.


• Proven experience in a leadership or senior role within a broadcast graphics environment.


• Expert proficiency in motion graphics software such as Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro.


• Strong understanding of broadcast television workflows, including real-time graphics systems.


• Excellent design sense, with a keen eye for typography, color, and composition.


• Experience managing teams and projects in a fast-paced live broadcast setting.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing broadcast needs.


• A portfolio showcasing high-quality broadcast graphics and motion design work.


• Experience with 3D animation software (e.g., Cinema 4D) is a plus.


• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Upington, Northern Cape.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Opportunity to work in a dynamic live broadcast environment.


• Lead a talented team of creative professionals.


• Contribute to the visual identity of a major television network.


• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.


• Experience working in the unique landscape of Upington, Northern Cape.