Sr. Motion DesignerEditor

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 than100 million people monthly across the web mobile apps streaming and linear television. Together we are building a sustainable future for local news.

The TEGNA Design Tank is looking for a talented Senior Motion Designer/Editor to join our team of 24 designers. This role requires strong design animation editing leadership and communication skills.
As part of the TEGNA Design TankTEGNAs centralized internal creative agencyyoull partner with teams across News Paid Growth Sales and Corporate to create impactful marketing and promotional content. Youll develop creative assets motion graphics and scalable templates that support broadcast streaming digital social and paid media initiatives across the company.
Were looking for someone who is equal parts creative thinker and hands-on maker with a passion for great design storytelling and helping teams deliver their best work.

Responsibilities:
Creates high-quality motion graphics animations MoGRTs and visual effects that align with project objectives and brand standards. Applies and shares best practices to ensure consistency efficiency and scalability across teams and platforms.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with Regional Marketing Directors and the Head of Consumer Marketing to understand business needs champion design best practices and develop scalable creative solutions that empower creative producers across our organization.
Will be an alternate contact for station marketing and corporate projects.
Will assist with training new hires or be able to delegate training appropriately.
Duties will include guiding team projects as the project lead and serving as the design lead for pilot projects and larger scoped initiatives.
Responsibilities include serving a diverse range of clients across all TEGNA stations performing effectively under tight deadlines and multitasking efficiently to meet various demands.
Provide guidance and support to other designers helping to develop their skills and enhance the overall team output.
Grab a glimpse of what its like to work in the TANK here:

Requirements::
Candidate must have had formal training in design/art at trade school or college.
Associate or bachelors degree required.
Minimum of 8 years as a Motion Graphic Designer at a local news station supporting marketing and branding along with daily news. Sales support is a plus
Strong skills in Adobe CC Suite required specifically After Effects and Premiere.
Demonstrate strong design & editing skills.
Takes a keen interest in applying artificial intelligence where it makes sense
Must possess strong customer service and communication skills.
Able to perform under very tight deadlines and act as design team lead.
Possesses excellent spelling and grammar skills.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days evenings weekends and holidays.

Salary range: $33.50- $37.50/hr ($69680- $78000 yr)

*Upon submitting resume please be sure to include a link to your portfolio.

The application deadline for this position is Aug 27 2026

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 TEGNAs 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 doctors 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:

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