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PLEASE NOTE: This is a project / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 12 months and 2,000 hours, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

The Jr. Designer – Social Media creates promotional and social engagement content across a wide variety of NBC Sports social media channels. Working with a team of designers, they develop and implement visual identities across some of the biggest events in the world including Olympics, Super Bowl, NBA, WNBA Kentucky Derby, and the #1 show in Primetime TV; Sunday Night Football. The Jr. Designer maintains high visual standards, as well as a strong attention to detail, audience, storytelling, and context.

• Design and implementation of campaign and engagement work across Instagram, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).

• Responsible for the day-to-day look and consistency of content, communicating the vision set out by Strategy and the Creative Director and social media leadership.

Basic Requirements

• Relevant work experience required

• BA or BFA within graphic design studies, advertising design or a related field

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, primarily Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

Desired Characteristics

• Strong design skills, including typography, color theory, and layout.
• Dependable, self-motivated, works well with others.
• Carries a keen eye for what trending formats and ideas across the social graphic design environment.
• Capable of developing content from concept through delivery across all social channels.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Remote AND in-person candidates (Stamford, CT or New York, NY) will be considered.
• Willing to provide a portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume.

Salary range: $250 - $300 a day.

Maximum 2,000 hours a year. 

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