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Senior Editor/ Motion Graphics Designer
TEGNA
Washington, DC, United States
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Job Description
WUSA9 currently has an exciting opportunity for a strategic Senior Editor/ Motion Graphics Designer to help lead our team in Washington, DC.
This position will be responsible for being a major player in the transformation of the brand while leading and motivating our creative team to deliver campaigns and spots that inform, inspire and make an impact.
Specifically, this position would:
•Manage on-air communications including promos, graphics, digital assets, branded content, marketing assets and show packaging from concept to completion.
•Oversee and guide the writing/producing of assigned campaigns
•Help define aesthetic and maintain brand-style through strong visual identity
•Translate marketing objectives into creative strategies and direct team into production
•Manage freelance producers on a creative level as well as outside vendors
•Liaise with various departments across the organization such as news, sales, digital and community to ensure cohesive campaigns are executed creatively and strategically across platforms.
Job Requirements
Qualification Requirements
We are looking at someone who can design, execute, think strategically and creatively and think outside the box while meeting objectives. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 7+ years’ hands -on experience in graphic design, marketing and/or branding. Our new art director/motion graphics designer will have a passion for great creative work and the ability to inspire team members to deliver their “A Game”.
In addition, we are seeking an individual with:
• Strong organization skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter that is highly-motivated to make a positive impact
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• The ability to take direction as well as offer his/her own creative thoughts, ideas and suggestions in brainstorms and pitches
• The ability to “know” a good idea when you hear one
• Champion the brand
• Empower team members to do great work
Must have excellent technical skills and a reel that demonstrates excellence with: Premier; After Effects, Illustrator and Adobe Suite
BONUS SKILLS
• Working knowledge of production, ability to film and shoot stills and a love for visual arts
• Ability to use Cinema 4D to create 3D text animations and basic modeling
• Knowledge of Boris FX software sets (Contiuum, Red, etc)
• Experience with Red Giant Software (cosmo, trapcode particular)
• A Superpower
OUR CULTURE:
• We’re passionate about building a brand that will make an impact for the company and our community
• We are brave
• We believe collaboration is crucial to great creative execution and value in-person interactions across roles and teams
• We are scrappy and move fast but believe in the importance in work-life balance
• We are optimists
• We embrace innovation
• We are deliberate and strategic
• We value our employees and believe in continued personal growth
• We empower growth
• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
About TEGNA:
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. With 46 stations in 38 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms. It is the largest owner of top 4 affiliates in the top 25 markets, reaching approximately one-third of all television households nationwide. Each month, TEGNA reaches 50 million adults on-air and 32 million across its digital platforms. TEGNA has been consistently honored with the industry’s top awards, including Edward R. Murrow, George Polk, Alfred I. DuPont and Emmy Awards. TEGNA delivers results for advertisers through unparalleled and innovative solutions including OTT local advertising network Premion, centralized marketing resource Hatch, and G/O Digital, a one-stop shop for local businesses to connect with consumers through digital marketing. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions.
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information.