Graphic Designer-Metropol TV at Metropol Corporation Ltd

DIRECT REPORTS

None 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Production Team, Business Development & Editorial Team 

WHAT WORK WILL BE DONE IN YOUR ROLE 

Innovation Work:

To be discussed

Improvement Work:

To be discussed

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Receiving and discussing design briefs from Producers to offer a creative interpretation of the requirements.
• Receiving design briefs from reporters and brainstorming creative graphics for news items to run within the bulleting and on digital.
• Receiving design briefs from marketing and brainstorming with the marketing and creative team to execute creative and impactful designs for marketing initiatives.
• Executing designs as per the briefs.
• Running live graphics on-screen during live shows
• Researching on graphics trends and constantly improving on skills to keep up with changing trends.
• Report writing. 
• Any tasks assigned to you by your supervisor. 

Academic Qualifications

• Minimum: Diploma/degree in Broadcast Journalism, film, and related fields.

Knowledge and Experience

• 2 years of professional experience in graphic design work, and a relevant design qualification.
• The ideal candidate will have experience as a motion graphic designer within television or multi-media production.
• The ability to work independently and to contribute to the design team.
• The ability to work quickly and creatively under pressure and deliver against set deadlines.
• The ability to prioritize effectively.
• Good communication skills to ensure editorial expectations are understood and realistic.
• Understand the importance of designing for a given target audience.
• Post holders must be:
  • Committed and enthusiastic about Design.
  • Committed and enthusiastic about Design Software.
  • Curious about News, curious about Design innovation.
• Editorial awareness and up-to-date knowledge of the News agenda would be a distinct advantage.
• Experience in designing delivery using any of the following:
  • Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Directing live action filming \ video
  • Model shoots
  • Cinema 4D
  • Curious Maps
• Computer controlled film / video rostrum
• Computer-controlled film/video rostrum.
• Post holders must demonstrate full command of all techniques and their design language.

Skills and Competencies 

• Decision Making
• Imagination / Creative Thinking
• Resilience
• Editorial Judgment
• Planning and Organizing
• Communication
• Managing Relationships
• Understanding Diversity