Senior Real-Time Graphics Specialist - Spectrum News Job at Spectrum News in Aus

Senior Real-Time Graphics Specialist - Spectrum News

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Work Environment
Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper‑local news and regional sports networks that are constantly expanding and dedicated to producing original, unbiased, and high‑quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support building After Effects and Premiere Pro templates and support multiple real‑time graphic systems by developing templates, creating workflows that work in different newsroom configurations, managing equipment to perform optimally, and sharing knowledge with the team.
• Create and troubleshoot real‑time graphic template building and augmented reality graphics using multiple platforms.
• Work with Art Directors and the technical creative team to integrate new graphics into insert packages, virtual set systems, and augmented reality systems.
• Display proficient technical skills across multiple platforms while adhering to high production standards.
• Work across multiple teams and systems to create innovative graphics.
• Collaborate closely with sports and news producers to provide graphics support for studio show content.
• Collaborate with experienced Graphics Operators, Production Operations Management, and Engineering to troubleshoot system issues and support all graphics machines, software, plugins, and workflow.
• Participate in discussions relating to data feeds and help develop and maintain workflows that impact graphic templates on all platforms.
• Lead cross‑functional integrations from a graphic perspective.
• Contribute to the implementation of templates that are 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.
• Ability to present ideas in user‑friendly language.
• Ability to execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances and solve complex problems while demonstrating positive behavior.
• Ability to be flexible with shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.
• Knowledge of template building in Chyron, VizRt, Zero Density, and After Effects.
• Knowledge of and ability to create augmented reality graphics via Unreal/VizRt and Zero Density.
• Knowledge of SQL, XML, and Microsoft Excel databases.
• Knowledge of data integration.
• Knowledge of television production equipment and studio procedures.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, After Effects, CAMIO, VitRt, Zero Density workflows.
• Understanding of design and animation techniques on multiple platforms.
• Understanding of Microsoft Excel integration with technical platforms.
• Understanding of technical workflows.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with scripting, JavaScript, Visual Basic, XML, JSON, and XPRESSO.
• Experience working in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment.
• Advanced knowledge of template building using expressions and scripts within After Effects.
• Attention to detail and ability to train others on multiple technical platforms.
• Fluency in the language of on‑air show packaging and insert graphic elements.
• Team‑oriented and highly collaborative with a strong desire to increase production value and openness to new ideas.
• Demonstrates continuous self‑development to support team goals.

Required Education

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

Required Related Work Experience And Number Of Years

• Experience with graphics system in news or sports – 5+ years.
• Working experience in a control room to support various types of productions as well as knowledge of news, sports, and remote productions.

Preferred Skills / Abilities And Knowledge

• HTML5 knowledge is a plus.
• Extensive expression and template building and After Effects.
• Familiarity working with Dalet production workflow is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Office environment.
• May involve phone or physical presence at the facility for equipment failure or other issues that may arise, including but is not limited to severe weather emergencies.
• Must be able and willing to work various shifts, longer shifts, weekends, and holidays, and be flexible with schedule changes due to “breaking news,” and/or severe weather emergencies.
• Travel: 15% where applicable.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

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