Senior graphic designer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 US markets reaching 220 million people. Learn more at www.nexstar.tvEEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer / Minorities / Women/ Veterans / DisabledPosition Summary:The Web Graphic Designer will design and build graphics for nightly newscasts. Key skills for the position include photoshop, video editing, web design, and communication skills, along with design skills and creativity. The right candidate will have a strong interest in local news as well as the ability to create innovative, impactful graphics.Develop creative & editorial design of daily news graphics with Adobe Creative Suite, as well as assisting with motion design projects both independently and collaboratively with Promotions, News, Commercial Production and Sales staff to visualize and execute concepts for all station projects. This position also interacts with News Management, Producers and Directors to successfully create designs to help the storytelling process.Candidate will be required to occasionally work non-traditional, flexible hours including weekends and holidays as well as in public safety, local emergency, and breaking news situations. Normal working schedule will be daytime hours on weekdays.• Design and build graphics for nightly newscasts. Includes building full screen monitor graphics, maps, and informational graphics.• Work with newscast producers to execute all graphics needed for daily newscasts and special productions.• Conceptualize, design, and create graphics and animations for sales, promotion and web as directed.• Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, PremiereOptional experience with Cinema 4D software is recommended.• Clear communicator with ability to communicate seamlessly with News and Promotions and the flexibility to work in rapidly changing situations.• The candidate should have experience with technical television news production, graphics design and or electronic media.• Basic computer troubleshooting skills is recommended.• Perform other duties as assigned.Physical Demand & Work Environment:Ability to routinely lift, carry and move equipment more than 40 lbs.High stress office environment with deadline pressuresPosition will require day-to-day multi-tasking, as well as managing multiple projects simultaneously with frequent change in direction and priorityMust be able to work independently or as part of a teamOccasional weekends, evenings, and holiday shifts will be requiredEEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / DisabledNote: Posting is subject to change so please refer to career site for latest availability (SBJ-G337).