Senior Art Director

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CBS News is seeking a visionary Senior Art Director to define the visual language of one of the most iconic news brands! Seen by millions across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms, CBS News represents trusted journalism and bold storytelling—and this role is your chance to leave a creative mark on its next chapter!

In this role, you will lead high-profile design initiatives for breaking news, primetime specials, and live election coverage, blending cinematic motion graphics with innovative techniques. Your work will be at the center of historic events, shaping how audiences experience news in the moment and remember it for years to come. You will report to the Director of Creative and Editing Operations and collaborate closely with senior creative leadership, show-specific Art Directors, and editorial teams to deliver industry-leading design across the Paramount ecosystem. Leading a group of world-class motion designers, you will foster a culture of creative excellence, collaboration, and forward-thinking innovation in one of the most fast-paced environments in media.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with leadership to build the visual identity across CBS News shows and platforms.
• Implement creative development for high-impact packages including special events, primetime news programs, and Paramount collaborations.
• Integrate AR/VR and immersive storytelling into CBS News productions, pushing the boundaries of modern visual journalism.
• Provide creative direction for title opens, transitions, and animated storytelling elements.
• Turn concepts into striking storyboards and presentations that win hearts and greenlights.
• Lead and mentor a team of motion designers, ensuring projects meet creative standards and production timelines.
• Ensure all graphics reflect CBS News’ brand sensibility and adapt quickly to the demands of the news cycle.
• Coordinate template execution and customized graphic integration for broadcast.
• Support workflow optimization, including graphics systems and production efficiencies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with editorial producers, writers, editors, and control room staff.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience as a motion graphics designer in live television news, sports, digital, or streaming environments.
• Expert proficiency in After Effects, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Cinema 4D (or similar 3D applications).
• Strong understanding of editorial workflows and newsroom culture, including control room dynamics.
• Proven excellence in kinetic typography, motion logic, and design aesthetics.
• Experience leading teams in high-volume, fast paced environments.
• Solid knowledge of broadcast video codecs and file standards.
• Available to work adaptable hours as news coverage demands.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AR/VR graphics, Viz Artist, and Chyron systems.
• Passion for pioneering new forms of broadcast and digital storytelling.
• A portfolio that reflects cinematic, editorially driven design at the highest level.

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network,  CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $165,000.00 - 200,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.   

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• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
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