Graphics Manager, StudentU - Big Ten Network

Job Number: R50023243

Brand: Fox Sports

Sub Brand: Big Ten Network

Job Type: Arts & Graphics

Location Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Experienced Hires

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Job Posting Date: August 21, 2023

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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

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FOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including http://FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL’s America’s Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Big Ten Network is looking for a Graphics Manager to join the StudentU Program! This position will be based in Chicago, IL, and be focused on spearheading graphics creation and asset management for use on B1G+. This position will work closely with the Big Ten Network graphics department to ensure all graphics align with network standards. The candidate should be fluent in building graphics on Ross Xpression, familiarity with Viz Trio is a plus. Additionally, you will collaborate with the BTN StudentU team on the creation of production policies, procedures, and training manuals as well as help monitor and ensure the quality of individual streams airing live on the B1G+ platform.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage and edit the B1G+ graphics package on Ross XPression, creating specialty graphics and fulfilling requests from schools
  • Design and build Ross Dashboards for use with XPression package
  • Edit Viz Trio Shows distributed by FOX and Big Ten Network to make them compatible with school Viz systems and ready for student use
  • Manage team logo database in conjunction with Big Ten Network and FOX Graphics group, responsible for ensuring all logos are updated and distributed accordingly
  • Manage the acquisition and creation of roster databases for all teams featured on B1G+.
  • Create documentation for students to use as instruction when using both Xpression and Viz graphics systems
  • Train staff and student operators on how to use graphics packages in live event workflows
  • Collaborate with the StudentU team on monitoring live events on the B1G+ platform, including assisting with in-game troubleshooting and providing feedback to student production crews

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • 2-3 years of experience designing and building graphics and dashboards for Ross Xpression
  • Capability to manage multiple high-profile projects and provide strong leadership and solid decision-making skills under tight deadlines
  • Ability to communicate and work with multiple stakeholders from different departments and outside of the network
  • Strong ability to pay attention to detail and follow existing standards and guidelines

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Experience using Viz Trio, including the ability to edit graphics using custom properties coding
  • Experience in sports production
  • Strong familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, specifically Photoshop and After Effects

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

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