JOB DESCRIPTION
FOX News Media is looking for a Freelance Daily Artist. As a Freelance Daily Artist, you are responsible for producing creative and visually compelling graphics to support daily editorial content on Fox News Media platforms including Fox News Channel, Fox Business, Fox Weather, and Fox Nation. You are a graphic designer who thrives in a live news environment. You are willing to learn and understand the positive attitude and the level of commitment needed for a quick turnaround.
* To be considered you must submit a link to your portfolio. *
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Fulfill quick-turnaround requests for charts, maps, logos, fullscreens, and other custom topical images based on show needs
- Design engaging key art and build toolkits for our OTT platforms
- Typeset and proofread text-based artwork such as promos, factoids, and infographics
- Animate full screen graphics including scrolls, text tears, diagrams, and maps
- Cut out and retouch headshots
- Design logos and custom elements for upcoming news events
- Work with management and editorial to determine the best way to tell each story
- Pitch and storyboard concepts for new shows and specials
- Build out elements for broadcast, print, and digital based on established brand guidelines or animation packages
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design/Communication preferred, or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and working knowledge in After Effects
- Strong understanding of design principles, layout, typography, and color theory
- Ability to fulfill a high volume of daily graphic requests while conforming to established network-wide and show-specific design standards
- Ability to organize information (layout design, infographics, general composition)
- Knowledge of current design trends in graphic design and typography
- Excellent time-management and multi-tasking skills to meet all deadlines without sacrificing accuracy or quality of work.
- Must be able to handle multiple concurrent projects
- Ability to receive assignments and feedback from team members at all levels
- Knowledge of Ross XPression Maps and Google Maps strongly recommended
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends or overnights
- UI/UX experience is a plus
- Knowledge of Maya, Cinema 4D, and other industry technology is a plus
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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.