Senior Graphics Specialist

Senior Real-Time Graphics Specialist - Spectrum News

Join us as a Senior Real-Time Graphics Specialist at Spectrum News, a division of Charter Communications. In this role, you will build and support After Effects and Premier Pro templates, manage real-time graphic systems, and collaborate with creative and technical teams to deliver high‑quality graphics for live news and sports broadcasts.

• Develop and troubleshoot real‑time graphic templates and augmented reality graphics across multiple platforms.
• Support and maintain graphic systems, including software, plugins, and hardware, ensuring optimal performance.
• Collaborate with Art Directors, Technical Creative Team, Graphics Operators, Production Operations Management, and Engineering to integrate new graphics into insert packages, virtual set systems, and augmented reality systems.
• Create and maintain workflows that accommodate various newsroom configurations and data feed integrations.
• Lead cross‑functional integrations from a graphic perspective and define on‑air graphics workflows.
• Mentor and train other real‑time graphic specialists on all platforms.
• Engage in discussions on data feeds and develop workflows that impact graphic templates on all platforms.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, supporting a dynamic, fast‑paced broadcast environment.

• Proficient in template building with Chyron, Viz Rt, Zero Density, and After Effects.
• Experience creating augmented reality graphics using Unreal, Viz Rt, and Zero Density.
• Knowledge of SQL, XML, Microsoft Excel databases, and data integration.
• Familiarity with television production equipment, studio procedures, Photoshop, After Effects, CAMIO, Vit Rt, and Zero Density workflows.
• Strong and verbal communication skills; ability to convey requests and ideas to editors, designers, and talent.
• Experience with scripting (JavaScript, Visual Basic, XML, JSON, XPRESSO) and advanced expression building within After Effects.
• Ability to work efficiently under high‑pressure conditions and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
• Team‑oriented, collaborative mindset with a focus on increasing production value.
• Fluency in on‑air show packaging and insert graphic elements.
• Continuous self‑development and a passion for training others.
• Additional required knowledge of template building and expressions within After Effects at an advanced level.

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphics Design or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 5+ years of experience with graphics systems in news or sports environments.
• Experience working in a control room supporting various production types, including news, sports, and remote broadcasts.

• HTML5 knowledge.
• Extensive expression and template building experience in After Effects.
• Familiarity with Dalet production workflow.

• Office environment with occasional on‑site presence for equipment troubleshooting.
• Flexible scheduling, including extended shifts, weekends, holidays, and “breaking news” coverage.
• Travel up to 15% when applicable.

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $66,990 and $117,240 per year. Additional incentive-based compensation may be available.