Job Title: Graphics Animator (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Nation Media Group (NMG)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Chief Graphics Animator
About Organisation:
The Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media, which attract and serve unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. As a brand, we are committed to generating and creating content that will inform, educate and entertain our consumers across the different platforms, keeping in mind the changing needs and trends in the industry.
Job Summary: The incumbent’s main responsibility is to make the television screen look presentable in terms of colour, font’s music jingles and enhance Spark TV corporate image. Exploit the existing software; to generate high impact graphics that meets the expectation of various recipient departments here at ABUL and most importantly our esteemed viewers. Update the “’pre-set” graphical templates for news and promos on a daily/weekly basis with sensitivity to set standards of ABUL house style.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Creates templates and graphics for news and download to transmission for airing.
- Design and animate broadcast graphics.
- Build full graphics packages for programs and News elements.
- Ensure visual consistency with the TV station’s identity and brand guidelines.
- Working with Real-Time Graphics Systems
- Produces in-house promos and external clients commercials
- Provides station promos to keep views aware of programmes offered by the station.
- Liaises with News producers to create graphics for new and trigger lower thirds during news and other live events
- Liaises with local programme producers to make creative programme montages and graphic segments.
- Ensures all graphic materials are accurately timed and downloaded to transmission for airing.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Academic: Bachelor’s Degree in Design or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Professional: Diploma in graphics design
- Experience: 1 to 3 years working experience
Core Competencies
- Excellent multi-tasking and attention to detail is essential
- Ability to trouble shoot any assignment difficulties that come within area of responsibility
- Ability to work long and odd hours in fast paced environment
- Have a keen eye for detail, thoroughness and be meticulous
- Clear understanding of high-quality television broadcast standards and practices
- Demonstrated ability to be creative and innovative
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 8th August 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12