Overview
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes the top-rated stations in 77 markets and first/second-highest in 100 markets, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. Gray Digital Media offers national and local digital marketing strategies with advanced digital products and services. Other media properties include Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, PowerNation Studios, and studio facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WALA:
WALA FOX10 is the most-watched local media organization in the Mobile/Pensacola market, producing the most hours of live news, weather, and original programming for the Gulf Coast. The main studio is in Mobile, Alabama. FOX10 takes pride in its winning culture and its community commitment.
Job Summary/Description
WALA FOX10 is seeking a talented Graphic Artist. The individual hired will be responsible for designing graphics and animations for news on all platforms.
Responsibilities
- Maintain current knowledge of newsroom needs (severe weather, breaking news, etc.).
- Consume local and national news content daily.
- Serve as part of a team, work independently, and fill in for other creative roles as needed.
- Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
- Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Must be result-oriented, enthusiastic, and passionate about the creative process.
- 3D animation (After Effects), Adobe Premiere, and Photoshop experience required.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
- Strong understanding of design techniques in the production of broadcast graphics.
- Ability to develop and maintain a clear and consistent graphic look.
- Manage all aspects of assigned projects to meet requirements and deadlines set by the supervisor.
- A self-starter with excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects at once.
- Excellent communicator.
- Must strive to continually improve technical knowledge and creative skills.
How to apply
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to Gray TV careers page and search for current openings. You may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", then upload your resume, cover letter, and references. (Current employees who are interested can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal.)
WALA-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.
Additional Info
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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