NewsNation Senior Graphic Designer Job at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Chicago

NewsNation is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to be part of a bold team of in-house designers, in downtown Chicago, Illinois. We’re looking for a self-motivated Senior Designer who has proven design skills that focus on typography and composition for broadcast design, video, social media, and print needs.

The ideal candidate is a master at designing daily news graphics in Photoshop that can be complex at times, can create effective logo designs in Illustrator, and can also execute intermediate to advanced level motion graphics in AfterEffects. Working effectively with tight deadlines and quick problem-solving skills are required. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years’ experience working in broadcast news, local or national network level. Similar experience in broadcast entertainment, post-production, or comparable design industry considered.

• Advanced graphic design and typography skills are required.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are required.
• Advanced layout and composition skills are required.
• Advanced photo manipulation skills using Photoshop are required.
• Intermediate to advanced level motion design skills using AfterEffects are required.
• Must be able to work on tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Unconventional work hours may be required.
• Must be able to translate top news story content quickly and effectively into compelling graphic designs.
• High-level ability to design for broadcast, print, and digital media.
• Must work well solo or with others in a collaborative, team environment.

• Ability and willingness to work on and help steer several projects at one time.

• Ability and willingness to share ideas, technical and creative concepts with other team members.
• Ability to follow brand standards and design workflow protocols.
• Skills in InDesign, Keynote, PowerPoint, Cinema 4D, and Premiere are a plus.
• Must be able to work Saturday or Sunday, early mornings, or unconventional hours. Holiday work may be required. Hybrid remote hours possible after initial training period.

Other duties such as photography, photo editing, print design, large format design, environmental design, projection mapping, web design, social media design, onboarding of new team members, and other design-related work will be needed as necessary for specific projects.

The job requires an undergraduate degree in graphic arts or equivalent experience. Must provide a link to an online portfolio for consideration. Reports to the Creative Director. Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000.

Benefits include comprehensive coverage such as medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company matching, paid parental leave, life insurance, and more. Part-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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