Spectrum News is hiring: Senior Real-Time Graphics Specialist - Spectrum News in

Overview

Senior Real-Time Graphics Specialist at Spectrum News. This role supports building After Effects and Premier Pro templates and real-time graphic systems by developing templates, creating workflows compatible with different newsroom configurations, and sharing knowledge with the team.

Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News operates more than 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks. We are committed to delivering original, unbiased, high-quality content across TV, Spectrum News app, and connected TV.

Key Responsibilities

• Support building real-time graphic templates and augmented reality graphics across multiple platforms.
• Create and troubleshoot real-time graphic templates; contribute to template workflows across newsroom configurations.
• Manage equipment to ensure optimal performance and share knowledge with the team.
• Collaborate with Art Directors and the technical creative team to integrate new graphics into insert packages, virtual sets, and AR systems.
• Demonstrate proficient technical skills across platforms while maintaining high production standards.
• Work with multiple teams to create innovative graphics and provide graphics support for studio show content.
• Troubleshoot system issues with Graphics Operators, Production Operations Management, and Engineering; support all graphics machines, software, plugins, and workflows.
• Participate in discussions related to data feeds and maintain workflows that impact graphic templates on all platforms.
• Lead cross-functional integrations from a graphic perspective; contribute to implementing templates created by graphics operators and the design department.
• Define graphics workflows for on-air; mentor and train other real-time graphic specialists on all platforms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities And Knowledge

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; strong communication skills to convey requests to editors, graphic and audio designers, talent, etc.
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language and operate in high-pressure environments; adapt to changing circumstances and solve complex problems.
• Flexibility with shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.
• Knowledge of template building in Chyron, VizRt, Zero Density, and After Effects; experience creating AR graphics via Unreal/VizRt/Zero Density.
• Knowledge of SQL, XML, and Microsoft Excel; data integration and television production equipment and studio procedures.
• Proficiency with Photoshop, After Effects, CAMIO, VitRt, Zero Density workflows; understanding of design and animation techniques across platforms.
• Experience with scripting (JavaScript, XML, JSON, XPRESSO) and advanced template building using expressions and scripts in After Effects.
• Team-oriented, collaborative approach; ability to train others on multiple technical platforms; fluency in on-air show packaging and insert graphic elements.
• Commitment to continuous self-development and increasing production value; willingness to explore new ideas.

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphics Design or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Related Work Experience And Number Of Years

5+ years of experience with graphics systems in news or sports; working experience in a control room to support various productions and knowledge of news, sports, and remote productions.

Preferred Skills/Abilities And Knowledge

• HTML5 knowledge is a plus.
• Extensive expression and template building experience in After Effects; familiarity with Dalet production workflow is a plus.

Working Conditions

Office environment with potential on-site presence for equipment issues; may require working varied shifts, longer shifts, weekends, and holidays, with scheduling flexibility for breaking news or severe weather events. Travel up to 15% where applicable.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Compensation and Benefits

The base pay range for this position is $66,990.00 to $117,240.00 per year. Actual compensation will consider skills, experience, and location. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.