Job Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

MSNOW Digital is looking for a highly motivated and qualified designer to join our art and photo department. This position will work closely with our art director, photo editors, and editors to visualize our stories and build our brand on MS.NOW. The ideal candidate is an imaginative thinker who thrives in high-pressure situations and finds extreme satisfaction in finding new ways to tell stories. They must manage and deliver high quality visuals on tight deadlines. Organization, communication, and speed are paramount. This position is based in NY. 

Responsibilities:

• Design, execute, and deliver still and animated graphics within required deadlines.
• Work closely with digital editorial teams to meet deadlines and fulfill requests
• Present creative solutions to editorial needs across all digital platforms
• Create reported graphics that help further our reporting, as well as helping to build our styles and guidance for reported graphics
• Storyboard and present conceptual designs to the art director, as well as editorial partners across the the site and all digital platforms
• Collaborate with the art director and editors on daily visuals as well as long-term project initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in a creative group with a fast-paced production environment.
• Intermediate skillset in Adobe Creative Suite. (After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator)
• Intermediate skillset in creating both animated and still frame graphics
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and deliver multiple assignments, with compelling creative solutions.
• Willingness to work extended hours due to breaking news events
• Proficiency with Google Earth Studio, and 3D Map camera tracking within After Effects
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Must have a broad knowledge and curiosity about news, and a keen eye for spotting interesting and newsworthy visual content
• Understanding and appreciation of the MSNOW brand and mission
• Editorial / News experience is preferred
• A portfolio of relevant work is required for consideration
• Capable of quick turnarounds, both animated and still design

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $95,000

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

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