WABC Motion Designer - Daily Hire

Job Description:

Disney Entertainment’s eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. WABC-TV has been the leader in local news and entertainment programming in the New York City area for more than 60 years. Producing more than 45 hours of live, local news and weather each week, Channel 7 “Eyewitness News” is the most-watched local news in New York and the United States. WABC-TV also produces the No. 1 syndicated talk show, “LIVE with Kelly and Mark,” which is seen in more than 200 markets across the U.S. Quality news and programming, groundbreaking technology, and ongoing community outreach are the hallmarks of excellence that have consistently kept WABC-TV New York’s No. 1 station and the most-watched television station in the nation.

WABC is seeking a Motion Designer who will be supporting our Live with Kelly and Mark, Eyewitness News and news specials. We are looking for someone who understands and can work within our brand. The main part of this job is logo design and animation. We seek a designer to create animations in 2D and 3D who has strong communication skills to work in a team environment.

Please include a portfolio showcasing a variety of design projects, including digital, print, broadcast, and media, with your resume.

Daily Hire is an employee hired to work on a daily basis with no requirement of a regular schedule.

What You Will Do:

• Create design solutions that visually convey a particular message, idea, or concept

• Design for broadcast, digital, and print

• Maintain brand authenticity throughout all creative work

Required Qualifications & Skills 

• Minimum of 3 years of graphic design experience

• Expert technical skills in the Adobe Creative Suite: After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator

• Knowledge of Cinema 4D is a must

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced live show/news environment with tight deadlines

• Must be willing to work any shift, including holidays.

• Knowledge of current events - news, entertainment, and sports

Required Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent 

Preferred Education:

• BA/BFA degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, or relevant work experience

The pay rate for this role in New York is $65 to $80 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.