Graphic Designer (Broadcast) Job at NBCUniversal in New York

Graphic Designer (Broadcast) role at NBCUniversal

Overview

MSNBC is seeking a talented and versatile Graphic Designer (Broadcast) to join our creative team. This mid-level role focuses primarily on producing high-quality static graphics for daily television shows, ensuring MSNBC’s on-air look remains sharp, consistent, and brand-aligned. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, newsroom environment, has excellent design instincts, and can balance creativity with accuracy under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver daily static graphics for MSNBC programs, including lower-thirds, full-screen templates, charts, and editorial visuals.
• Collaborate closely with producers, editorial staff, and art directors to meet show needs and maintain brand consistency.
• Adapt graphics quickly in response to breaking news and live programming demands.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Maintain organized files, templates, and toolkits to ensure efficient workflows.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as news coverage requires.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional design experience, ideally in broadcast television, news, or a similar fast-turn environment.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects); knowledge of Vizrt or similar broadcast graphics systems a plus.
• Solid understanding of typography, layout, and visual storytelling for television.
• Ability to remain calm and resourceful under deadline pressure.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a newsroom or production setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field preferred (or equivalent professional experience).

Additional Information

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, contributing from the New York, NY (MSNBC) office
• Full-time; some evenings and weekends may be required
• Must be willing to work in the New York, NY office.
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits and perks.

Accessibility and Equal Opportunity

NBCUniversal is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants on request.