Graphic Services Tech - Chicago, IL, United States - Sinclair Broadcast Group

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    Marquee Sports Network is the exclusive television home of the MLB Chicago Cubs in partnership with Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI).

    It is the Chicago-region's exclusive network for fans to view live Cubs games, features extensive pre and postgame coverage, exclusive Cubs content and other local sports programming.

    Marquee Sports Network brings together one of the most iconic sports franchises in the country with one of the largest television broadcasting companies to deliver unprecedented Cubs coverage for fans.

    We are seeking a freelance Graphics Designer who will contribute to the visual identity of Marquee Sports Network.

    This freelance designer will support the graphics and production teams with game-day design and support throughout the regular Cubs season.

    They will provide direct support to internal departments through all stages of project development and executes strategic creative initiatives.
    Serve as game-day designer and maintain strong design principles in fast-paced, live television environment
    Collaborate with on-air production team to design and produce day-of-game studio and broadcast graphics
    Utilize still and animated After Effects templates while also leading custom set development for special events and holidays
    Develop and build team assets for seasonal use
    Assist with sales mock-ups, sponsor items, marketing creative, and promo requests as needed
    Adhere to Marquee Sports Network's brand guidelines and expectations across platforms
    Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
    Ability to work quickly under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects simultaneously
    Availability to work 3-4 games per week (including nights and weekends, beginning 3 hours before first pitch and concluding with postgame show)
    **This position can be done remotely or onsite depending on location/equipment. Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team

    We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people


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    great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed.