Graphic Artist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

20d

About The Position

KRQE Media Group—home to CBS, FOX, CW, My50, KRQE.com, KRQE Now, and a fast-growing portfolio of digital and social platforms—is looking for a Graphic Artist who believes visual storytelling is the heartbeat of modern media. This isn’t a “make-it-look-nice” role. This is a chance to shape how our journalism, promotions, and partnerships look and feel across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social. If you see design as a way to grab attention, clarify stories, and build brands—not just decorate them—we want to meet you! What You’ll Create You’ll be at the center of our visual engine, designing graphics that power: On-air news and promotion across multiple stations Digital, streaming, and social platforms Sales presentations, sponsorships, and client collateral Print materials for newspapers, magazines, programs, and special projects Web graphics for KRQE.com and related digital properties

Requirements

Has a strong design foundation and a sharp eye for layout, typography, color, and motion.
Understands how design translates across on-air, digital, and social platforms.
Is fluent in Adobe Creative Suite—especially Photoshop and Illustrator—and comfortable adapting to new tools.
Thrives under deadline pressure and knows how to prioritize without panic.
Communicates clearly, collaborates easily, and takes feedback as fuel—not friction.
Cares deeply about consistency, brand integrity, and visual storytelling.
3+ years of professional graphic design experience.
Advanced working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
A portfolio that shows both creativity and discipline.

Nice To Haves

Art Degree, Design, Broadcasting, or a related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

Conceptualize and design original graphics and animations that align with—and elevate—station brands.
Develop promotional graphics that support news, marketing, and programming initiatives.
Partner closely with the Sales team to create compelling, brand-safe client collateral and sponsorship materials.
Design and produce print assets for external publications and internal initiatives.
Create web and digital graphics optimized for multiple platforms and screen sizes.
Assist in coordinating station photography for on-air talent, staff, and special projects.
Juggle multiple projects at once without losing speed, accuracy, or creativity.
Meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment—without sacrificing quality.

Benefits

You’ll join a creative team that believes local media should look as modern as the platforms it lives on.
You’ll get: Exposure to real, high-impact work seen daily across broadcast, digital, and streaming.
A collaborative environment where design has a seat at the table.
The chance to grow your skills across multiple mediums—not just one lane.
A newsroom and leadership team that values creativity, speed, and innovation.

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