Freelance Daily 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 Freelance Daily Artist to join their team in New York, NY. 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, and Fox Nation.  You are a graphic designer who thrives in a live news environment. You are willing to learn and understand a 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 info-graphics

• 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

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects on both Windows and Mac with experience working in a live TV or OTT environment

• 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)

• Strong understanding of design principles, layout, typography and color theory

• Knowledge of current design trends in graphic design and typography

• Excellent time-management and multi-tasking skills 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

• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends or overnights

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design/Communication

• UI/UX experience

• Knowledge of Maya, Cinema 4D, and other industry technology

• Knowledge of Xpressions Mapping software

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 $28.00-33.00 per hour.