This is a project/limited term position, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.
The Graphic Producer is responsible for creating written and visual on-air elements under tight deadlines in a live broadcast environment, including control room support. This role combines strong editorial judgment, content writing, and graphics workflow expertise to ensure all visuals are accurate, compelling, and aligned with the show’s storytelling needs and deliver on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Editorial Leadership & Content Accuracy
- Participate in editorial meetings to understand story priorities and upcoming segments.
- Research, write, and summarize content to be transformed into graphic elements.
- Translate editorial needs into clear visual requests
- Fact-check and verify all information that will appear on-screen.
- Refine text for clarity, accuracy, grammar, spelling, tone, and impact.
- Anticipate graphic needs for breaking news and shifting rundowns.
2. Graphics Creation & Workflow Management
- Create graphic elements in iNews and maintain accurate slugging and labeling.
- Build, modify, and manage Vizrt and Flowics templates, including real-time updates during live shows.
- Customize template fields (text, images, stats, data feeds) and organize playlists for control room execution.
- Check all graphics for accuracy, clarity, and visual quality under tight deadlines.
3. Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with content and executive producers to identify innovative ways to visually enhance on-air storytelling.
- Coordinate graphic requests from reporters, show producers, assignment desks, and control rooms.
- Collaborate with the Art Department and Real-Time Graphics Department to maintain and update the show’s graphic look and dailies requests including Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality projects.
- Communicate and coordinate with directors, editors, designers, technical directors, talent, and other production staff to ensure timely and accurate delivery of graphics.
4. Live Show & Control Room Support
- Provide real-time graphic updates during live broadcasts.
- Respond quickly to changes, breaking news, or last-minute requests.
- Troubleshoot graphic issues and ensure seamless on-air execution.
5. Additional Responsibilities
- Stay informed on the latest graphic tools, technologies, and workflows.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Producer or supervisor.
- Maintain an organized workflow to support fast-paced production demands.