Senior Real-Time Graphics Specialist - Spectrum News Job at Spectrum, New York, NY

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  • Spectrum
  • New York, NY

Job Description

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Are you a creative storyteller? Do you love keeping your community informed? Apply to be a Senior Real-Time Graphics Specialist at Spectrum News.

Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks that are constantly expanding and dedicated to producing original, unbiased, and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.

Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We’re committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news—no matter how, when, and where they want it. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App.

This creative technologist will support building After Effects and Priemer Pro templetes and support multiple real-time graphic systems by developing templates, creating workflows that work in different newsroom configurations, managing the equipment so that it performs optimally and sharing knowledge to others on the team.

Actively and consistently supports all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.

Create and troubleshoot real-time graphic template building and augmented reality graphics using multiple platforms.

Work with Art Directors and the technical creative team to integrate new graphics into insert packages, virtual set systems and augmented reality systems.

Display proficient technical skills across multiple platforms while adhering to high production standards.

Work across multiple teams and systems in order to create innovative graphics.

Works closely with sports and news Producers to provide graphics support for studio show content.

Collaborate with experienced Graphics Operators, Production Operations Management and Engineering to troubleshoot system issues and support all graphics machines, software, plugins and workflow.

Participate in discussions relating to data feeds and help develop and maintain workflows that impact graphic templates on all platforms.

Lead cross-functional integrations from a graphic perspective.

Contribute to the implementation of templates that are created by graphics operators as well as the design department.

Define graphics workflows for on-air.

Mentor and train other real-time graphic specialists on all platforms.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language

Ability to execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances and solve complex problems while demonstrating positive behavior

Ability to be flexible with shifting priorities, demands and timelines

Knowledge of template building in Chyron, VizRt, Zero Density and After Effect

Knowledge of and ability to create augmented reality graphics via Unreal/VizRt, Zero Density

Knowledge of SQL, XML and Microsoft Excel databases

Knowledge of data integration

Knowledge of television production equipment and studio procedures

Knowledge of Photoshop, After Effects, CAMIO, VitRt, Zero Density workflows

Understanding of design and animation techniques on multiple platforms

Understanding of Microsoft Excel integration with technical platforms

Understanding of technical workflows

Effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to effectively convey requests and ideas to editors, graphic and audio designers, talent, etc

Experience with scripting, Javascript, visual basics, XML , JSON and XPRESSO

Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Advanced knowledge of template building using expressions and scripts within After Effects

Attention to detail and ability to train others on multiple technical platforms

Fluency in the language of on-air show packaging and insert graphic elements

Team-oriented and highly collaborative with a strong desire to increase production value and openness to new ideas and ways of improving

Demonstrates continuous self-development to support team goals

Required Education

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

Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years

Experience with graphics system in news or sports – 5+

Working experience in a control room to support various type of productions as well as knowledge of news, sports and remote productions

Preferred Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

HTML5 knowledge is a plus 

Extensive expression and template building and After Effects

Familiarity working with Dalet production workflow is a plus

Working Conditions

Office environment

May involve phone or physical presence at the facility for equipment failure or other issues that may arise. This includes but is not limited to severe weather emergencies

Must be able and willing to work various shifts, longer shifts, weekends and holidays, and be flexible with schedule changes due to “breaking news,” and/or severe weather emergencies

Travel: 15% where applicable

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

NCI312 2025-61751 2025

Here, our employees don’t just have jobs, they're building careers. That’s why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

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 is between $66,990.00 and $117,240.00 . The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

Get to Know Us Charter Communications is known by our Spectrum products and services, including: Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Business and Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more.

Grow Your Career Here We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve – providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Visa sponsorship, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work,

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