The Visuals & Graphics Editor is responsible for creating dynamic visual and motion graphic content that enhances MBN's storytelling across video, digital, and social platforms. This role develops high-quality graphics, animations, and reusable templates while leveraging modern design technologies, including AI-powered tools, to streamline production, improve efficiency, and maintain editorial integrity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following tasks are considered essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions:
Collaborate closely with creative, editorial, and production teams to design impactful, content-driven visuals and motion graphics optimized for multiple screen sizes and digital platforms
Design motion graphics packages aligned with MBN's visual identity across shows, digital products, and social media
Develop reusable motion graphic templates (e.g., MOGRT files or any backend coding) for efficient production in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects and similar tools.
Create high-quality 2D animations and motion graphics to support editorial storytelling
Produce basic 3D animations and visual elements when needed
Integrate overlays, lower thirds, explainers, and data visualizations directly into video timelines
Collaborate with editors and video producers to align graphics with story beats, pacing, and transitions
Design thumbnails, carousels, infographics, and visual assets optimized for mobile-first and social platforms
Design and produce visually engaging newsletter and web layouts in PDF format, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines, strong visual hierarchy, and readability across digital platforms.
Apply and maintain brand guidelines to ensure visual consistency across all platforms and products
Leverage AI-powered design tools for asset generation, animation assistance, rapid prototyping, ideation, and workflow automation
Use AI tools responsibly to accelerate production while maintaining editorial accuracy and visual quality
Manage multiple design projects simultaneously in a fast-paced production environment
Maintain organized design systems, templates, and asset libraries
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, including AI-driven creative tools, and digital storytelling best practices
Contribute to a collaborative, cross-functional creative environment
Other Duties:
Perform additional job-related duties and take on new responsibilities as needed based on organizational requirements and circumstances.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Required:
3-5 years of professional experience in motion graphics, visual design, or digital content creation
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro
Experience creating motion graphic templates (MOGRTs) and reusable design systems
Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, composition, and visual hierarchy
Demonstrated portfolio of professional 2D motion graphics work
Ability to translate editorial narratives into clear, compelling visuals and animations
Experience producing graphics in fast-paced digital or newsroom environments
Strong collaboration, communication, and time management skills.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred
Basic 3D animation skills (Cinema 4D, Blender, or similar tools)
Experience using AI-powered creative tools (e.g., Runway, Adobe Firefly, generative design platforms, or similar technologies)
Familiarity with social-first storytelling for platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and others
Experience in broadcast, media, or news organizations
MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Arlington
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