Visuals & Graphics Editor

Job Announcement Visuals & Graphics Editor

The Visuals & Graphics Editor is responsible for creating dynamic visual and motion graphic content that enhances MBN’s storytelling across video, digital, and social platforms. This role develops high-quality graphics, animations, and reusable templates while leveraging modern design technologies, including AI‑powered tools, to streamline production, improve efficiency, and maintain editorial integrity.

• Collaborate closely with creative, editorial, and production teams to design impactful, content‑driven visuals and motion graphics optimized for multiple screen sizes and digital platforms.
• Design motion graphics packages aligned with MBN’s visual identity across shows, digital products, and social media.
• Develop reusable motion graphic templates (e.g., MOGRT files or any backend coding) for efficient production in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects and similar tools.
• Create high‑quality 2D animations and motion graphics to support editorial storytelling.
• Produce basic 3D animations and visual elements when needed.
• Integrate overlays, lower thirds, explainers, and data visualizations directly into video timelines.
• Collaborate with editors and video producers to align graphics with story beats, pacing, and transitions.
• Design thumbnails, carousels, infographics, and visual assets optimized for mobile‑first and social platforms.
• Design and produce visually engaging newsletter and web layouts in PDF format, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines, strong visual hierarchy, and readability across digital platforms.
• Apply and maintain brand guidelines to ensure visual consistency across all platforms and products.
• Leverage AI‑powered design tools for asset generation, animation assistance, rapid prototyping, ideation, and workflow automation.
• Use AI tools responsibly to accelerate production while maintaining editorial accuracy and visual quality.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Maintain organized design systems, templates, and asset libraries.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, including AI‑driven creative tools, and digital storytelling best practices.
• Contribute to a collaborative, cross‑functional creative environment.

Perform additional job‑related duties and take on new responsibilities as needed based on organizational requirements and circumstances.

Required:

• 33–35 years of professional experience in motion graphics, visual design, or digital content creation
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro
• Experience creating motion graphic templates (MOGRTs) and reusable design systems
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, composition, and visual hierarchy
• Demonstrated portfolio of professional 2D motion graphics work
• Ability to translate editorial narratives into clear, compelling visuals and animations
• Experience producing graphics in fast‑paced digital or newsroom environments
• Strong collaboration, communication, and time‑management skills.

• Basic 3D animation skills (Cinema 4D, Blender, or similar tools)
• Experience using AI‑powered creative tools (e.g., Runway, Adobe Firefly, generative design platforms, or similar technologies)
• Familiarity with social‑first storytelling for platforms such as Instagram, You Tube, Linked In, and others
• Experience in broadcast, media, or news organizations

MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.