Senior Graphics Programmer Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Description

About Us:

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number one rated classic TV entertainment network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, and WEST- Western Entertainment Series Television Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector's Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates and independent stations, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts in 29 U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.

Senior Graphic Designer/Marketing Creative Services:

Weigel Broadcasting in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced expert in motion and still design. The role requires a highly collaborative, concept driven creator with substantial experience working within a TV network, major market station, streaming platform, or related media environment.

About the Role

Report to the Creative Services Director with additional reporting to the Art Director

Support marketing efforts for Weigel's 10 television networks

Contribute bold ideas, solutions focused mindset, driven by a passion for TV, their work, and the creative process

Hybrid Schedule: 4 days in our Chicago corporate office and 1 day remote

What You'll Do 

Design and impact dynamic motion graphics for network sizzle videos

Craft digital and print presentation decks, one sheets, and other assorted collateral materials that communicate the company's story

Collaborate with the team effectively and communicate with all employees across the organization

Maintain strong organizational skills, managing multiple projects simultaneously, while meeting tight deadlines

What You'll Bring

Proven experience working at a TV network, major market station, streaming service, studio or agency

Advanced creative and technical skills using the Adobe creative suite, as well as PowerPoint and other appropriate design tools

A refined visual aesthetic that exemplifies creative and clean graphic design, layout, and typography, with heavy motion graphics skills

A portfolio demonstrating TV motion graphics for sizzles, on-air promos or consumer product ads, as well as still design work examples

If you have what we are looking for, please apply with your resume, cover letter, and a link to your demo reel. 

What We Offer:

Location: One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row, & convenient access to highways and public transportation

Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package, Long Term Disability Insurance & Accident Insurance

Retirement & Savings: HSA Plan, 401k with Company Match

Time Off: Vacation/Personal/Sick/Paid Holidays

Leave Support: Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave 

Family Benefits: Paid Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits: Tax-free Transit & Tax-free Discounted Parking Access

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $70,000-$85,000 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.