Real-Time Graphics Artist
FOX
Real-Time Graphics Artist
FOX
Produces and distributes news, sports content
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News MediaFOX 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.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:
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 and 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 flexibile schedule based on the needs of a live production environment
Bachelor’s degree in Computing Science or Graphics discipline
Fundamental understanding of the Unreal engine
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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 $44.00-58.50 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.FOX is a media and entertainment company that creates and distributes news, sports, and entertainment content across brands such as FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, and FOX Television Stations. It monetizes content mainly through advertising on its networks and through affiliate fees from distributors, plus licensing revenue. The product set includes television networks, cable channels, and owned-and-operated stations delivering live and on-demand content, with a focus on live events like news and sports. Its goal is to deliver broad, popular programming to a U.S.-focused audience while maintaining a diversified revenue model across Cable Network Programming, Television, and related segments.
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