Motion Graphics Editor

Arizona State University•Phoenix, AZ

5d•$57,900 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for advancing the university's public image and reputation through intermediate to complex media engagement and outreach activities to actively engage with media outlets, secure impactful coverage, and promote the university's stories, achievements, and expertise. Working under Arizona PBS’ Art Director, this position is focused on the creation of motion graphics for broadcast and digital platforms. It requires a high level of attention to detail and works with both internal and external clients to deliver assets that align with the Arizona PBS brand and support station projects and activities. The position designs motion graphics for content production and promotions, including but not limited to animated show opens, set pieces, bumpers, transitions, lower thirds, credit rolls, etc. Responsible for more than just broadcast graphics, this position is also tasked with developing graphics for social media, including vertical videos, etc.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
High level of attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

Good understanding of capabilities associated with a variety of motion graphic / 2D and 3D animation tools, including but not limited to Blender 3D Studio Max.
Good understanding of public television programming.
Proactively identifies, develops and deploys solutions to improve effectiveness of multimedia delivered materials and information.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with clients and among team members.
Ability to provide alternative creative ideas and solutions to package text, images and sound to achieve desired results; understands targeted audience needs and requirements.
Defines tasks, responsibilities and outcomes; documents activities and tracks progress.
Possesses a very high attention to detail.
Knowledge of typography, sound design, and videography, as well as a familiarity with script and voiceover alignment, is essential.
Knowledge of broadcast television and digital video terminology and best practices is also important.
Skill in interpreting messages into visual and metaphorical form.
Skill in effective communication
Skill in effectively establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Knowledge of PBS and public television programming desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Coordinates with clients requesting motion graphics; develops ideas; suggests new or modifies existing ideas; demonstrates graphic techniques and advises other departmental personnel on techniques and methods to use.
Uses Adobe Creative Cloud software, including After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro.
Prepares mock-ups, renderings, and storyboards.
Maintains contact with internal and external clients to ensure adherence to deadlines, time schedules and specifications.
Collaborates with colleagues across the station, using work management platform, Monday.com, to ensure that requested motion graphics align with the overall vision for each respective project, as well as the station’s brand guidelines.
Maintains department filing systems for completed artwork and archival computer files.
Although focused primarily on motion graphics, this position may also be tasked with static graphic design pieces.
The position also performs other duties as assigned.