Scripps Networks: Web Designer, Kitchen Vertical, Knoxville, Tennessee

Scripps Networks, world headquarters for HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Fine Living, Shop At Home and Great American Country (GAC), has an immediate opening for a Web Designer in our Knoxville, Tennessee office.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, create the look and feel of assigned web site, integrating elements of visual appeal, usability, and navigation. Support the online production team with daily maintenance and updates of site(s) and other new media extensions as directed.

Duties and Responsibilities:


Code web pages using standard web languages (e.g. HTML)


Work with online production staff to produce new online packages, advertising, and site sections for websites and other new media extensions as directed.


Create and design graphic elements and applications via graphics software that support an established design.


Create test pages, templates and other graphical elements


Create and build online ad sales mockups as needed for selling upcoming packages and features


Ensure site design integrity and quality control


Ensure consistency in templates and graphical elements and utilize site-wide color and typeface standards


Interact closely with director, sr. web designers, ad sales web designer(s), editorial producers, engineers and production coordinators


Work with internal production teams, freelance design teams and agencies on network sweepstakes and other contracted projects as directed.


Work with web development staff and project managers as necessary.


Maintain current knowledge on standards and best practices in web site development

Position Requirements:

Education: Bachelors degree in graphic design, marketing or related field.

Experience: 4 years experience coding and in graphic design with experience in company branding.

Skills/Abilities:

–Knowledge of and ability to utilize common graphic software for website design


Advanced design and layout skills


Knowledge of the web, its design limitations and technical specifications


Knowledge of setup and configuration of web applications


Knowledge of online coding languages, such as HTML and JavaScript


Knowledge of online content management systems


Ability to quickly familiarize with brand goals and integrate style into the network’s identity.


Ability to self-manage projects and work within time deadlines


Ability to generate and present creative ideas


Ability to create online creative as well as manipulate and enhance photo images
Mac and/or PC Computer skills.


Skills in standard web and broadband design tools and platforms (eg Macromedia Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop, Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Mac OS operating system and/or Windows/XP).


Attention to detail

Color vision including color discrimination

Contact: Please email your resume with a cover letter to: recruiter@scrippsnetworks.com and reference job # 4816-DD

The E.W. Scripps Company, a diversified media concern with interests in newspaper publishing, broadcast television, national television networks, interactive media and television retailing, is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

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