Motion Graphics Designer Jobs in Jackson, MS (NOW HIRING)

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 47 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WLBT:

WLBT is Mississippi's flagship television station and the clear #1 local TV and digital media brand in Central Mississippi. As an NBC affiliate, WLBT consistently delivers award-winning local news coverage, and we keep our viewers safe and informed with the most accurate First Alert Weather team. Located in the state's largest TV market and capital city, our area features top-tier museums, multiple universities, and the state's leading medical facilities, including the renowned University of Mississippi Medical Center. With Mississippi's mild climate, outdoor recreation is a way of life, supported by an extensive network of walking, running, and cycling trails throughout the metro. And for quick getaways, Jackson is just a short drive from beautiful Gulf Coast beaches and all the fun you can handle in New Orleans.

Sports fans will feel right at home here. Our DMA includes two SWAC programs, Jackson State and Alcorn State, and fans of SEC athletics are near four powerhouse schools: Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Alabama, and LSU. Pro sports are close by as well, with Saints and Pelicans action in New Orleans and Grizzlies games in Memphis.

Job Summary/Description:

We are looking for a creative, detail-oriented Motion Graphics Artist to support our newsroom's daily and long-term visual storytelling. This position will be responsible for creating compelling motion graphics for newscasts, digital platforms, and special coverage, while also helping edit and refine headlines for daily newscasts.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

- Create motion graphics, animations, opens, transitions, explainer graphics, maps, charts, and other visual elements for newsroom content.
- Build graphics for daily newscasts, breaking news, severe weather coverage, investigations, elections, sports, and special projects.
- Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Work closely with producers, anchors, reporters, photographers, digital teams, and newsroom managers to support daily coverage.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Experience creating motion graphics, animations, or video graphics for broadcast, digital, social, or related media.
- Excellent attention to detail, especially with spelling, grammar, names, locations, and facts.
- Ability to work well under deadline pressure.
- Experience with Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar creative software.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people,  go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WLBT-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.