Hearst Television is hiring : Data Storytelling Motion Designer in Winter Park

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Job Description

Hearst Television (HTV) seeks an experienced Motion Designer with exceptional design, organizational, and communication skills to join HTV Design, our centralized graphics team located in Winter Park, FL. This position is in-person and responsible for creating custom video explainers, infographics, and storytelling elements featured in local or group stories across all platforms including broadcast, web, app, and social media. Candidates should be motivated and able to manage multiple design projects simultaneously. You will report to the News Operations Manager.

Job Responsibilities :

Work with HTV Design, Hearst Television newsrooms, and Data Journalists to create impactful motion designs focused on storytelling, explainers, and infographics, organizing and distilling data sets into easy-to-understand visuals.

Emphasis on motion design and storytelling.

Work in a collaborative, hands-on, results-driven environment.

Build professional relationships with editorial team leads, journalists, and designers at Hearst Television.

Experience Requirements :

Previous journalism and editorial judgment a plus.

Proficient in motion design with Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere, along with supporting tools like Photoshop and Illustrator.

Experience designing storytelling motion graphics, video explainers, and data-driven infographics.

Experience working with small and large data sets and mapping is a plus.

Qualifications Requirements :

Strong visualization, conceptualization, and graphic design skills with a solid background in typography, color theory, animation, and layout.

Reel and portfolio should demonstrate knowledge of current industry trends and techniques related to storytelling, infographics, and data-focused motion graphics.

Strong communication and organizational skills, including presentation skills, both in person and remotely via Teams.

Ability to design, animate, and deliver same-day story elements as well as longer-term motion projects.

Related military experience and a strong portfolio are strongly considered.

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television, we tell stories every day about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. We believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as our audience, ensuring our content is compassionate and representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst offers modern, flexible benefits designed to focus on you, including :

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and operates 35 television and two radio stations across 27 media markets in 39 states, reaching over 22 million U.S. households. HTV is recognized for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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