Creative Services Graphic Designer

Description:

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 a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number one rated classic TV entertainment network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, and WEST- Western Entertainment Series Television Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates and independent stations, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts in 29 U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.

It’s an exciting time to join Weigel Broadcasting! We are seeking an experienced TV network, station, cable, streaming, studio, or agency Graphic Designer to join our network Creative Services Department. This seasoned design superstar will create dynamic motion graphics for network sizzle videos, as well as digital and print presentation decks, one sheets, and other assorted collateral materials that tell our company’s exciting story. We are looking for a collaborative creative dynamo who is ready to roll up their sleeves and join our amazing team. This position reports to the Creative Services Director with additional reporting to the Art Director. Only candidates with portfolios showing TV motion graphics and still design work will be considered.

Our Perks & Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance package

Long Term Disability Insurance

HSA Plan

401k with Company Match

Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays

Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave

Tax-free Transit

Discounted Parking Access

Convenient access to highways and public transportation

One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row

Requirements:

Demonstrated professional experience working at a TV network, major market station, streaming service, studio or agency.

Masterful creative and technical skills using the Adobe creative suite, as well as PowerPoint and other appropriate design tools.

A strong visual aesthetic that exemplifies creative and clean graphic design, layout, and typography, with heavy motion graphics skills a must.

A collaborative team player who can communicate effectively with all employees across the organization.

Extremely organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.

A positive can-do attitude and big idea generator with a passion for TV, their work, and the creative process.

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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $70,000.00-$85,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.