About the job
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 the leader in the multicast television network space with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated and distributed multicast network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the “Catchy Comedy” network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network and the Start TV Network in association with the CBS Television Stations. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Toon In With Me , Svengoolie and Collector’s Call . Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet and Telemundo network affiliates. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations serving New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Washington D.C., Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Des Moines, South Bend, Evansville and Rockford. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/ .Freelance XPression Designer
General Job Description
Weigel Broadcasting Co., home to national TV networks MeTV , Start TV, H & I , Movies! , Story Television and Catchy Comedy , is in search of a Freelance XPression Designer to join our Design team. The successful candidate will have a high-energy motion design reel demonstrating their knowledge of television production and post-production, along with solid creative design skills. Have experience with Ross XPression including Project Manager and Clipstore Manager, Encoder, Datalinq, and Streamline. Hands on knowledge and background in typography, layout, color, and design. The ideal candidate can bring compelling design ideas to the table – who can create, develop and organize those ideas while working independently with rapidly changing deadlines and situation.
Duties/Responsibilities
Other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or a technical degree, plus professional experience in the field of video production or related area.
Must be able to work independently as well as remotely, under tight deadlines and rapidly changing work environment.
Candidate must be able to work well with other graphic producers, editors, and game presentation staff in order to collaborate and establish an effective workflow within the team environment.
Experience with Ross XPression including Project Manager and Clipstore Manager, Encoder, Datalinq, and Streamline.
Experience with Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of Visual Basic or Visual Basic for Applications is a big plus (not a requirement).
Experience with Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, C4D, Element3D, Photoshop, and Premiere.
Must be flexible in working hours including nights, weekends, and holidays when needed.
If interested please submit your resume, cover letter, and online portfolio link.
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.
