JOB PURPOSE:

The incumbent’s main responsibility is to make the television screen look presentable in terms of colour, font’s music jingles and enhance Spark TV corporate image. Exploit the existing software; to generate high impact graphics that meets the expectation of various recipient departments here at ABUL and most importantly our esteemed viewers. Update the “‘pre-set’” graphical templates for news and promos on a daily/weekly basis with sensitivity to set standards of ABUL house style.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • Creates templates and graphics for news and download to transmission for airing.
  • Design and animate broadcast graphics.
  • Build full graphics packages for programs and News elements.
  • Ensure visual consistency with the TV station’s identity and brand guidelines.
  • Working with Real-Time Graphics Systems
  • Produces in-house promos and external clients commercials
  • Provides station promos to keep views aware of programmes offered by the station.
  • Liaises with News producers to create graphics for new and trigger lower thirds during news and other live events
  • Liaises with local programme producers to make creative programme montages and graphic segments.
  • Ensures all graphic materials are accurately timed and downloaded to transmission for airing.

Qualifications and Experience:

Academic:
Bachelor’s Degree in Design or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

Professional:
Diploma in graphics design

Experience:
1 to 3 years working experience

Core Competencies

• Excellent multitasking and attention to detail is essential
• Ability to troubleshoot any assignment difficulties that come within area of responsibility
• Ability to work long and odd hours in fast paced environment
• Have a keen eye for detail, thoroughness and be meticulous
• Clear understanding of high-quality television broadcast standards and practices
• Demonstrated ability to be creative and innovative