Freelance Motion Graphic Artist, ABC News (Expression of Interest)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10093311 Location New York, New York, United States Business ABC News Date posted Jun. 14, 2024Job Summary:
ABC News is seeking a Daily Hire Motion Graphic Artist to join our creative team. Applicants must be highly creative, innovative, extremely motivated, organized and able to handle creative pressures under crushing deadlines. The successful candidate is able to work well in a team and with a wide range of people and take creative direction from an Art Director or the Creative Director. On some occasions Artists work independently as the situation demands. The artist should be a self-starter who can take on responsibility and follow through.
This role will be covered by the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians – Communication Workers of America - ABC collective bargaining agreement.
This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter.
Responsibilities :
- Conceptualize and design animations, full screens and other templates and digital assets for our ABC News shows and platforms
- Manage quick turnaround of graphics assets
- Work with editorial teams under tight deadlines conceptualizing and executing design elements
Basic Qualifications :
- Minimum 3 years’ experience designing digital elements and/or broadcast graphics
- Experience designing graphics and animations for multiple platforms
- Expert level knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite including After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, and 2D technologies and/or Vizrt Viz Artist Real-Time graphics design tool and/or Ross XPression Real-Time design tool.
- Willing to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, holidays
Preferred Qualifications :
- Experience in deadline-driven broadcast environment
- Knowledge of 3D software C4D, Maya, XPression, Viz, Viz World Maps
Required Education :
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
The pay rate for this role in New York is $480 per 8 hour day ($60/hr). The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.
About ABC News:
The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC News.
American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.