WQED Multimedia Pittsburgh PA Full-time Non-Exempt

Location: Pittsburgh

Compensation: $29.00$36.00 per hour

Reports to: Broadcast Promotion Manager

About the Role

WQED Multimedia seeks a Motion Graphic Designer to turn established visual identities into polished graphics and animation for editorial content and promotion across television streaming web social media podcasts and other digital platforms.

Reporting to the Broadcast Promotion Manager this hands-on role works downstream from brand development. A Brand Designer in Marketing will create logos sub-brands and campaign identities; the Motion Graphic Designer will apply and extend those systems in motion on screen and within production workflows. The role also creates original graphics when a project does not require a new visual identity.

Applicants must include a link to an online portfolio demonstrating motion design broadcast graphics animation and related work.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply established WQED brands series identities logos and campaign systems to broadcast streaming editorial promotional and social content.
• Create motion graphics show opens title sequences lower thirds transitions end pages tune-in graphics explainer elements and other on-screen packages.
• Build adaptable templates and toolkits that producers and editors can consistently use across recurring content.
• Animate and resize approved creative for television WQED YouTube websites mobile platforms podcasts email and social media.
• Collaborate with producers editors the Brand Designer and other colleagues to translate creative direction into clear effective screen design.
• Create original static and motion graphics for projects that do not require a new brand or campaign identity.
• Prepare and deliver files that meet technical specifications accessibility requirements brand standards and production deadlines.
• Maintain organized project files templates graphics libraries and reusable assets.
• Contribute ideas during concept development and creative reviews with particular attention to how designs function in motion and across screen formats.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of professional experience in motion design broadcast design graphic design post-production or a related field.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong motion graphics animation typography composition and screen-based design.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects Photoshop and Illustrator; proficiency in Premiere Pro or comparable editing software.
• Experience preparing graphics for television video streaming or digital production workflows.
• Strong understanding of frame rates aspect ratios codecs alpha channels safe areas and other common delivery requirements.
• Ability to work within established visual systems while making sound creative decisions about movement pacing hierarchy and legibility.
• Strong organization attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with producers editors designers and other content teams.

Preferred

• Experience with Cinema 4D Blender or other 3D or visual-effects tools.
• Experience in television broadcast promotion or a high-volume media production environment.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation band for this full-time position is $29.00$36.00 per hour commensurate with experience. Benefits include a PPO health insurance plan; employer-paid dental vision disability and life insurance; andafter 12 monthsa 5% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan.

About WQED

WQED Multimedia is an iconic public media institution and one of Americas original educational broadcasters. Today WQED serves hundreds of thousands of neighbors across southwestern Pennsylvania through five television channels Voice of the Arts streaming platforms educational initiatives digital storytelling and community engagement.

This is a moment of real transformation. With major shifts in media consumption the launch of new digital products like WQED the elimination of our federal funding and growing demand for trusted hopeful local storytelling WQED is evolving from a traditional broadcaster into a multi-platform community resource.

Joining WQED now means helping shape how Pittsburgh connects through story culture and shared experienceson air online and in person.

Equal Employment Opportunity

WQED Multimedia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the diversity of the communities we serve and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive supportive workplace for all. Applicants with disabilities or those needing reasonable accommodation may contact