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Associate Designer


Boston, MA

New England Sports Network

 
Job Description
Reporting to the Art Director of Creative Services, this position will create dynamic and informative on-air graphics and design for daily and weekly NESN Programming, including the Sox and Bruins pre- and post-game shows, NESN SportsDesk and more. This is a temporary position contracted from mid November, 2008, through early March, 2009. The days and hours for this position is Sunday – Thursday from 3:00PM to 10:30PM with flexibility to work past 10:30PM based on event needs. This position is eligible for health and dental benefits. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Design and deliver on-air television graphics on a daily basis, including design elements for on-set monitors, Chyron/DUET character generators, OTS boxes, and full screen promotional graphics * Work with CS designers to provide both creative and technical support for network design projects * Support nightly assignments, as well as short and long term projects as assigned by the Art Director and/or Director of Creative Services. * Create and maintain resource databases, including sports graphics, logos, photography and more * Collaborate and contribute on to all NESN design and animation projects, adding to the overall look of the network * Work afternoon/evening shifts which are pre-dominantly based around the broadcast schedules of Red Sox and Bruins coverage * Other related projects and duties as required EDUCATION: * Bachelors of Fine Arts or equivalent degree in Art/Design preferred QUALIFICATIONS: * Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects * Experienced in Mac-based design * A strong sense of design and typography, and apply both in an informative manner * Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task under tight deadlines in a live television environment * Good communication skills * Overall television production background and knowledge of sports a plus * Solid track record of successfully working in a fast paced, loosely structured environment * Must be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision but also able to work effectively within a team environment * Must have a strong work ethic and positive attitude * Able to work afternoon/evening shift
 
Experience Required
2 plus years
 
Last Update
September 23, 2008
 
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