AR/VR News Designer

Overview #WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in? We’ve got the brands, the stars, the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who recognize the power of content and enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter for audiences and employees, and aim to leave a positive mark on culture. CBS Stations is looking for an AR/VR News Designer who focuses on making news stories clearer, sharper, and more engaging through AR/VR. This role builds visual tools that help explain what’s happening, whether it’s breaking news, developing coverage, or everyday segments. Real storytelling support, not spectacle or gimmicks. Role Overview The AR/VR News Designer works directly with producers and editorial teams to design and build real-time AR/VR elements that support news coverage. From breaking news to explainers, this role creates environments, graphics, and visual moments that help viewers understand the story. You’ll concept it, build it, and refine it, working in Unreal Engine, Cinema 4D, and Adobe tools to deliver clean, intentional visuals under tight deadlines. You’ll collaborate with creative, editorial, and technical teams to build AR/VR environments that make stories clearer, sharper, and more engaging on air. We are open to considering the office location for this position at any CBS O&O station. Key Responsibilities Build for the Story: Design and execute AR/VR elements that support breaking news and daily coverage Create explainers, timelines, maps, and visualizations that make complex stories easier to understand Quickly translate editorial ideas into clear, real-time visuals Build scenes that feel grounded, readable, and focused Work at News Speed: Respond to breaking news with fast-turn AR/VR solutions Develop flexible templates and systems that can be reused across stories Balance speed with quality, knowing what matters in the moment Adapt visuals as stories evolve throughout the day Collaborate with Editorial: Work directly with producers to understand the story before designing the visual Help shape how a story is told visually, not just execute requests Stay aligned with newsroom priorities and deadlines Execute in Real Time: Build and refine AR/VR scenes in Unreal Engine and Cinema 4D Design lighting, materials, motion, and camera moves that feel natural on air Ensure all elements perform consistently in real-time broadcast environments Optimize assets for speed, clarity, and consistency Keep It Clean, Keep It Useful: Avoid unnecessary complexity — every element should serve the story Maintain a modern, editorial-first design approach Contribute to a growing library of reusable AR/VR tools for news coverage Help define what effective AR/VR storytelling looks like across stations Qualifications & Skills Strong background in motion design, 3D, or broadcast graphics Experience with Unreal Engine (real-time design is core to the role) Proficiency in Cinema 4D and Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator) Strong sense of composition, structure, typography, and motion Ability to simplify complex information into clear visuals Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments Strong communication skills, especially with editorial teams What Sets You Apart You think like a storyteller, not just a designer You can take a messy, complex story and make it visually obvious You progress fast without losing precision You care about helping the viewer understand what’s happening Why CBS News & Stations At CBS News & Stations, AR/VR is operational, scalable, and central to how we tell stories. This role sits at the intersection of design, technology, and journalism, influencing daily newscasts and major national moments across the country. You’ll help shape the visual language of modern broadcast news while working alongside industry-leading creative and technical teams. CBS News and Stations brings together CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, local platforms, and cbsnews.com. This includes flagship programs and services across multiple platforms. The CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps and is live in 91 countries. Additional Information Hiring Salary Range: $100,000.00 - 125,000.00. The salary range applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay varies by location, experience, training, and education. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability benefits, tuition assistance, and PTO or as dictated by the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. What We Offer Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. See the benefits page: Generous paid time off Opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams On-site and virtual engagement events Meaningful connections and a vibrant community inside and outside the workplace Explore life at Paramount: Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. Paramount is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. 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