University of Missouri-Columbia is hiring: Graphic Designer in Columbia

Job Description KOMU 8 News is looking for a Graphic Designer to join its award‑winning team, creating animations, digital and print elements, videos, and photography to meet the station’s commercial and promotional production needs. The role involves collaborating with student journalists on graphics, charts, diagrams, and motion graphics to enhance news story packages both on‑air and online, managing KOMU 8 branding and identity, and mentoring student journalists on identity best practices. Responsibilities also include designing, laying out, and preparing finished art for publications, exhibits, displays, instructional materials, and media presentations, consulting with clients, coordinating with printers and media producers, and supporting the sales department with digital sales programs, web ads, sales research, presentations, and sales contests. Responsibilities Manage and maintain KOMU 8 brand on‑air, online and on streaming platforms Still photography of talent/students for promotions and the website Create animations for news, production, promotions and special events Manage, order and distribute station artwork, station assets, employee business cards, and signatures Monitor station branding Manage komu.com graphic look, news app, weather app & OTT properties Talent headshots (Meet The Team), student headshots each semester Franchise graphics (Mizzou Xtra, KOMU Cares, A Brighter Tomorrow, Target 8, First Alert Weather) Shift 8:00 am-5:00 pm, M-F, some evenings and weekends Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Qualifications The ideal candidate would have experience with digital display ads, animation, video editing, photography. Proficiency in the Adobe Suite of products, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator is a must. Experience with brand management and identity, digital advertising experience, and analytics reporting are an advantage. Benefits This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278. #J-18808-Ljbffr