Senior Real-Time Graphics Specialist - Spectrum News

Spectrum

3.5

(52)

El Segundo, CA

Why you should apply for a job to Spectrum:

  • 4.2/5 in supportive management
  • 63% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 60% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Through a partnership with Women in Cable Telecommunications, employees can access mentoring, networking and development programs.
  • Spectrum Women serves as an internal resource, helping empower women to achieve their goals for professional success.
  • In 2019, 15 Charter leaders were recognized as Cablefax’s Most Powerful Women.
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    Position summary

    aphic systems by developing templates, creating workflows that work in different newsroom configurations, managing the equipment so that it performs optimally and sharing knowledge to others on the team.

    Actively and consistently supports all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.

    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 in order to create innovative graphics.

    Works 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 as well as 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 Effect

    Knowledge of and ability to create augmented reality graphics via Unreal/VizRt, 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, ability to effectively convey requests and ideas to editors, graphic and audio designers, talent, etc

    Experience with scripting, Javascript, visual basics, 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 and ways of improving

    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+

    Working experience in a control room to support various type of productions as well as knowledge of news, sports and remote productions

    Preferred Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

    HTML5 knowledge is a plus

    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. This includes 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

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    The base pay for this position generally is between $73,200.00 and $140,600.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

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    Why you should apply for a job to Spectrum:

  • 4.2/5 in supportive management
  • 63% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 60% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Through a partnership with Women in Cable Telecommunications, employees can access mentoring, networking and development programs.
  • Spectrum Women serves as an internal resource, helping empower women to achieve their goals for professional success.
  • In 2019, 15 Charter leaders were recognized as Cablefax’s Most Powerful Women.