Communications Editor jobs in Athens, GA

The Animation Editor is a digital artist that works with the Studio animator to create stunning, impactful moving storytelling. They will be responsible for compositing 2D animation sequences into 3D After Effects compositions, rendering out those sequences, and editing in Premiere.

This role will work within The Brand Studio to craft solid storytelling through their editing skills and develop visually stunning animated spots and motion designs. They will work with the video leader, creative director and other Studio team members to design, edit and develop motion graphics for use in a variety of mediums and platforms. The ideal person will be a creative, conceptual, and innovative individual with a versatile, collaborative approach to the creative process. In addition, the candidate must be self-motivated, driven, and willing to be challenged. The candidate should also be able to effectively juggle multiple internal projects at the same time.

What You'll Do

• Edit & animate videos from start to finish
• Provide motion design work to be included in videos
• Create visual approaches for videos and other motion mediums
• Design and animate charts and maps
• Assist with visual research
• Create social media assets for our work across platforms
• Support other art directors and graphic designers in team projects at The Brand Studio
• Handle multiple projects at the same time

• Work efficiently to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What's In It For You

At Cox, we reward your hard work with meaningful benefits.

First, we offer a highly competitive compensation package, 401(k) with a generous company match, comprehensive healthcare, life, and disability benefits, plus numerous other benefits, including adoption assistance, pet insurance, and discounts on travel and cars!

We value people more than technology. That means you'll work within a culture and with a team that values your leadership, your experience, your contributions, and you - yes, you - as a person. We believe recognition is important, and Cox strives to celebrate those who help make us successful every day. We also encourage diversity and support inclusion; we want you to do you and feel comfortable doing so.

We also offer boundless opportunities for growth; you can sharpen your skills, learn a new talent, join a mentoring program, even earn an advanced degree. You'll find the potential for lateral or upward career growth within the Cox family businesses, including the innovative startups in transportation mobility, clean tech and more.

Who You Are

Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (i.e. English, Journalism, marketing or Communications, etc) and 6 years of experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 4 years of experience, a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience or 10 years of experience in a related field with no degree
• 5 years relevant motion graphic design experience in an agency, studio, or comparable company
• Experienced storyteller
• Must have experience in 2D & 3D motion, animation, ideation, storyboarding, shooting and post and all related production workflows, including 2D graphic design and 3D modeling experience

• Must be skilled with Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere
• Proficiency with Cinema 4D with Octane Render, modeling programs to render Cox devices and other objects within a 3D space
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be well-versed in searching soundtracks and editing audio
• Ability to pay close attention to detail while multitasking
• Self-motivated with a positive and collaborative attitude
• Open to new ways of working that lead the industry forward
• Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities

Preferred

• Degree in related discipline strongly desired
• Knowledge of Toon Boom Harmony not required, but a plus

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is the largest private telecom company in America, serving six million homes and businesses. That's a lot, but we also proudly serve our employees. Our benefits and our award-winning culture are just two of the things that make Cox a coveted place to work. If you're interested in bringing people closer through broadband, smart home tech and more, join Cox Communications today!

About Cox

Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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