GRAPHIC ARTIST - WALA

Graphic Artist - WALA

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

WALA FOX10 is the most-watched local media organization in the Mobile/Pensacola market, producing the most hours of live news, weather, and original programming for the market's Gulf Coast. The main studio is located in Mobile, Alabama (the founding home of Mardi Gras). WALA is the oldest existing television station in the state. FOX10 takes pride in its winning culture and its renowned and historic commitment to the community.

Job Summary/Description

WALA FOX10 is seeking a talented Graphic Artist. The individual we hire will be responsible for designing graphics and animations for news on all platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain current knowledge of newsroom needs (severe weather, breaking news, etc.)
• Consume local and national news content daily
• Must be able to serve as part of a team, work independently, and fill in for other creative roles as needed
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be result-oriented, enthusiastic, and passionate about the creative process
• 3D animation (After Effects), Adobe Premiere, and Photoshop experience required
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite preferred
• Strong understanding of the design techniques in the production of broadcast graphics
• Ability to develop and maintain a clear and consistent graphic look
• Manage all aspects of assigned projects to meet requirements and deadlines set by the supervisor.
• A self-starter with excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects at once.
• Excellent communicator
• Must strive to continually improve technical knowledge and creative skills

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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