TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
Sr Designer/Editor
TEGNA Design Tank
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Designer/Editor with advanced expertise in motion graphic design, animation, editing, color grading, and audio design. This is a hands-on creative role that also requires strong leadership and communication skills. While this is not a management position and does not oversee other Tank design staff, the role includes mentorship responsibilities and active participation in the Design Leadership Team. The ideal candidate will contribute to weekly critiques, provide creative input, and help uphold and evolve our brand standards.
Responsibilities:
- This is a senior-level Motion Graphic Design role primarily, with Editing as an equally important function.
- Collaborates closely with the Sr. Creative Director, Art Director, Design Production Manager, fellow Sr. Designers, and the full motion graphics team to execute and elevate creative projects.
- Creates high-quality motion graphics, animations, and visual effects that align with project goals and brand standards.
- Serves as lead editor on assigned projects, applying advanced editing techniques and suggesting workflow improvements when appropriate.
- Acts as an alternate point of contact for station, marketing, and corporate-level projects, ensuring consistent communication and creative alignment.
- May assist in onboarding and training new hires or delegate training responsibilities as needed.
- Leads creative direction on team projects, pilot initiatives, and high-visibility campaigns, guiding design execution and contributing to overall strategy.
- Works with a wide range of clients across all TEGNA stations, managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Applies advanced knowledge of editing, color grading, and audio design to create compelling sizzle reels, trailers, promotional pieces, and long-form testimonials.
Requirements:
- Candidate must have had formal training in design/art at trade school or college.
- Associate or bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of six years as a Motion Graphic Designer in a professional production environment (broadcast production preferred).
- Expert level skills in Adobe CC Suite required, specifically After Effects, Premiere and Audition.
- Demonstrated strong design skills.
- Demonstrated editing skills
- Must have strong motion design experience.
- Must possess strong customer service and communication skills.
- Able to perform under very tight deadlines and act as design team lead.
- Must possess strong spelling and grammar skills.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends
and holidays.
The application deadline for this position is July 2, 2025
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [email protected]
Recruiting Fraud Alert:
To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.
Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
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