About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism, engaging content, and tools that help people navigate their daily lives. Through customized marketing solutions, we help businesses grow and thrive. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches approximately 100 million people every month across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. For more information, visit TEGNA.com.
The
TEGNA Design Tank is seeking a
Multi-Skilled Art Director to join our staff in Denver, CO. This role requires outstanding design, execution, leadership, and communication skills. The Art Director will report to the Sr Creative Director. This position will also work closely with the Design Production Manager and Production Coordinator, as well as other team members across all TEGNA stations.
Grab a glimpse of what it's like to work in the TANK here: www.tegnadesigntank.com
This is a full-time, exempt position that sits at KUSA/KTVD in Denver, Colorado.
Responsibilities
- This position will be part of the Design Tank’s Leadership Team and will oversee 4-5 direct reports.
- Will have design approval responsibilities on many projects.
- Executes high-quality motion graphics, animations, and visual effects that align with project goals and branding.
- Creates and implements new designs, packages, and branding projects from concept to completion.
- Ability to oversee layout, typography, and visual elements.
- Will be an alternate contact for station, marketing, and corporate projects.
- Duties involve guiding aesthetics and visual communication to ensure the design is in line with the overall creative direction.
- Responsibilities include serving a diverse range of clients across all TEGNA stations, performing effectively under tight deadlines, and multitasking efficiently to meet various demands.
- Provide guidance and support to junior designers, helping to develop their skills and enhance the overall team output.
Requirements
- Candidate must have had formal training in design/art at trade school or college.
- Associate or bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of seven years as a Motion Graphic Designer in a professional production environment (broadcast production preferred).
- Exceptional skills in Adobe CC Suite required, specifically After Effects. Knowledge of Premiere and Cinema 4D preferred.
- Demonstrated superior design skills.
- Must have outstanding motion design experience.
- Must possess strong customer service and communication skills.
- Able to perform under very tight deadlines and act as subject matter expert.
- Possesses excellent spelling and grammar skills.
Pay Range
$87,000—$92,000 USD
Benefits
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
- Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
EEO Statement
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com
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