Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Graphic Designer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $60K/yr
1+ years expNexstar Media Group is seeking a news Graphic Designer to be part of a bold team of in-house designers in downtown Chicago, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have high-level graphic design skills focused on typography and composition for various media, including broadcast design and social media.
BroadcastingInformation ServicesMedia and EntertainmentNewsPublishingSocial Media
Responsibilities
High-level graphic design and typography skills are required
High level skills in Adobe Photoshop (primary need) and Illustrator (secondary need) are required
Top notch layout and composition skills required
Intermediate to advanced photo manipulations skills using Adobe Photoshop required
High level logo and branding design skills required
Intermediate advanced level motion design skills are a plus, specifically using AfterEffects
Must be able to work on tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to translate top news story content quickly and effectively into compelling graphic designs
Must work well solo or with others in a collaborative, team environment
Ability to follow brand standards and design workflow protocols
Skills in Adobe Express, InDesign, Keynote, Powerpoint, Cinema 4D, Premiere software are a plus
Must be able to work Saturday and Sunday mid mornings or unconventional hours. Holiday work may be required
Design related duties such as but not limited to: photo editing, print design, presentation design, large format design, environmental design, projection map design, web design, social media design, photography, video editing and other design/marketing/broadcast related work may be required as needed for specific projects
Ross Xressions or similar knowledge a plus but not required
Qualification
Required
High-level graphic design and typography skills are required
High level skills in Adobe Photoshop (primary need) and Illustrator (secondary need) are required
Top notch layout and composition skills required
Intermediate to advanced photo manipulations skills using Adobe Photoshop required
High level logo and branding design skills required
Must be able to work on tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to translate top news story content quickly and effectively into compelling graphic designs
Must work well solo or with others in a collaborative, team environment
Ability to follow brand standards and design workflow protocols
Job requires an undergraduate degree in graphic arts or equivalent experience
Must provide a link to an on-line portfolio for consideration
Preferred
Intermediate advanced level motion design skills are a plus, specifically using AfterEffects
Skills in Adobe Express, InDesign, Keynote, Powerpoint, Cinema 4D, Premiere software are a plus
Design related duties such as but not limited to: photo editing, print design, presentation design, large format design, environmental design, projection map design, web design, social media design, photography, video editing and other design/marketing/broadcast related work may be required as needed for specific projects
Ross Xressions or similar knowledge a plus but not required
Benefits
Medical (with multiple plan options)
Dental
Vision insurance
Paid time off
A 401(k) with company matching contributions
Paid Parental leave
Life insurance
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Company
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5M2017-09-06Post Ipo Equity· $2.5M
2003-12-05IPO
Leadership Team
Bill Sammon
SVP
Jerry Walsh
Senior Vice President, Local Content Development
Recent News
2025-12-18
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