NOTE: Hiring is contingent upon the execution of the contract between the State of New Jersey and Montclair State University.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and produce graphics for all NJPBS programs and platforms.
• Ensure visual branding consistency across linear broadcast and digital platforms.
• Design and animate on-screen lower thirds, name tags, and title cards for news and programming.
• Create broadcast-ready motion graphics for show opens, bumpers, and stingers.
• Build and maintain template libraries for recurring segments and shows.
• Produce full-screen graphics, maps, charts, and data visualizations for news stories.
• Edit raw footage into finished segments, packages, and full programs for news segments, programs, and promotional materials.
• Color correct and grade footage to meet broadcast standards.
• Cut promotional spots, fundraising appeals, and station IDs.
• Ensure all output meets FCC broadcast specs.
• Export and deliver files in formats required by master control or playout systems.
• Manage and organize media assets in a shared storage system.
• Troubleshoot render and output issues.
• Support live event coverage with on-the-fly graphic updates
• Adhere to NJ PBS editorial standards and public media ethics guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in journalism, design, information technology, communications, broadcasting or a related field.
• A minimum of three years of experience in motion graphics and video editing work.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software like Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro), and familiarity with broadcast CG systems like Chyron or Vizrt.
• Ability to work accurately under tight, non-negotiable deadlines in a live broadcast setting.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with producers, reporters, and master control staff and translate editorial needs into finished visuals.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced live news environment.

PREFERRED:

• Experience in a journalism, media, or public media production environment.
• A solid understanding of broadcast technical standards — frame rates, aspect ratios, color spaces, and loudness requirements.

NOTE: Hiring is contingent upon the execution of the contract between the State of New Jersey and Montclair State University.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and produce graphics for all NJPBS programs and platforms.
• Ensure visual branding consistency across linear broadcast and digital platforms.
• Design and animate on-screen lower thirds, name tags, and title cards for news and programming.
• Create broadcast-ready motion graphics for show opens, bumpers, and stingers.
• Build and maintain template libraries for recurring segments and shows.
• Produce full-screen graphics, maps, charts, and data visualizations for news stories.
• Edit raw footage into finished segments, packages, and full programs for news segments, programs, and promotional materials.
• Color correct and grade footage to meet broadcast standards.
• Cut promotional spots, fundraising appeals, and station IDs.
• Ensure all output meets FCC broadcast specs.
• Export and deliver files in formats required by master control or playout systems.
• Manage and organize media assets in a shared storage system.
• Troubleshoot render and output issues.
• Support live event coverage with on-the-fly graphic updates
• Adhere to NJ PBS editorial standards and public media ethics guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in journalism, design, information technology, communications, broadcasting or a related field.
• A minimum of three years of experience in motion graphics and video editing work.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software like Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro), and familiarity with broadcast CG systems like Chyron or Vizrt.
• Ability to work accurately under tight, non-negotiable deadlines in a live broadcast setting.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with producers, reporters, and master control staff and translate editorial needs into finished visuals.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced live news environment.

PREFERRED:

• Experience in a journalism, media, or public media production environment.
• A solid understanding of broadcast technical standards — frame rates, aspect ratios, color spaces, and loudness requirements.