Freelance Graphic Artist

MLB Network seeks a Freelance Graphic Artist with knowledge and experience of on-air graphics design.  The Freelance Graphic Artist will help to create on-air content that reinforces the branding and creative goals as established by the Graphic Designer.

• →Complete daily elements for MLB Network shows/properties as assigned department leadership.
• →Design and produce on-air graphics packages/elements for MLB Network shows/properties.
• →Design and produce on-air graphics packages/elements for MLB Network sales.
• →Create templates for MLB Network on-air graphics show/properties support.
• →Work along with artists to reach creative goals.
• →Stay current with creative and technical industry trends.
• →Other such duties as required.

It is expected that the Freelance Graphic Artist will maintain and increase knowledge in the Creative Services discipline as well as the business on an ongoing basis.

• A minimum of 2 years’ broadcast design or related business experience is required.
• Experience in the television, advertising, affiliate sales or production industries are preferred.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate initiative/ability to complete multiple assignments in a timely manner.
• Individual must work well in a dynamic environment and be able to recommend and implement process improvements, work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrate the tact, diplomacy, decisiveness, and superior people skills required in a pressurized live television environment.
• Proficient with After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or kneel for extended periods of time.
• Possess the manual dexterity needed to effectively create required work product.
• Possess the visual acuity needed to effectively create required work product.
• Possess the auditory acuity needed to effectively create required work product.
• Must possess excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location.

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Graphic Design or Motion Design major is highly preferred.

• Sr. Manager, Creative Design

MLB Network is the ultimate television destination for baseball fans, with studios located in Secaucus, N.J., just minutes from New York City. Featuring live regular season games, original programming, highlights, insights and analysis from the best in the business, MLB Network produces baseball content for delivery to multiple media platforms. Cutting-edge technology is used to create MLB Network's Emmy Award-winning programming via roles in live studio and remote production, operations, engineering, media management, creative services, social media and others.

MLB Network is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We also only consider qualified applicants’ criminal histories when required by legal requirements. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email us at MLBNHR@mlb.com. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.