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Editor

• Emerging Level
Skills: Editor

Summary

WXII TV has an opening for a highly motivated and creative News Editor to work in a very competitive news market. This position will cover news stories as assigned.

Category Editor 
Location Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area
Time Period Full Time
Posted Date Feb 17, 2022
Start Date N/A
End Date N/A

Job Description

Our ideal candidate has an excellent eye for visual compelling storytelling and is passionate about combining strong writing and storytelling with great pictures and sound.  
 
Job Responsibilities: 
  • Edit stories, videos, and newscasts on tight deadlines.
  • Maintain news archives.
  • Operate electronic newsgathering equipment.
  • Nonlinear editing (using Adobe Premiere) of newscast elements including PKGs, VOs, VOSOTs, opens, teases and preproduction material.
  • Effectively collaborates with producers, reporters and managers to produce high quality stories.
  • Ensuring proper storage and organization of media files.
  • Maintaining standards for all edited material.
  • Taking in ENG and SNG feeds.
  • Any other editing duties as assigned by news managers.
  • In-person attendance is required
Experience Requirements:
  • Previous on-air experience required.
  • Professional experience with nonlinear editing software (Adobe Premiere or equivalent) required.
Qualifications Requirements: 
  • Ability to work on linear and non- linear equipment.
  • Proficiency editing with Adobe Premiere.
  • Ability to edit on non- linear equipment, including Final Cut Pro, Avid and Edius.
  • Must be able to handle and juggle multiple editing assignments under strict deadlines.
  • Knowledge of current television production techniques.   
  • Familiarity with mass communications law and media responsibilities.
  • Communicate effectively with photographers and producers.
  • Must be able to record multiple feeds on a digital encoding system.
  • Able to search for source materials from multiple outlets and platforms.
  • Able to work in a fast paced, detail-oriented environment with calm, skilled execution.
  • Possess a valid drivers’ license and good driving record.
Education:
  • High School Diploma
  • Some college or technical school preferred.
  • Military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) is a plus
  • Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.

Job Type Full Time 
Weekly Limit 40
Shift Day
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