Real-Time Graphics Artist

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media

FOX 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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:

• Have at least 5 + years 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

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Bachelor’s degree in Computing Science or Graphics discipline

• Fundamental understanding of the Unreal engine