EDITOR

WHAS, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate in Louisville, KY, is seeking a fulltime Video Editor for our award-winning news team.

Strong candidates understand how news video exists on three screens (television, internet, mobile), and are prepared to edit/produce on all three. Qualified candidates must be ready and able to quickly create high-quality content and the content must be ready for air and/or digital use in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

•  Creative storytelling of the highest journalist standards.
•  Editing, filing and posting a variety of video elements including voice-overs, packages, high-end animations and bumpers.
•  Encode video for web and mobile distribution.
•  Ability to operate non-linear edit systems, experience with Edius is a plus.
•  Must have a professional demeanor and work well/as a team player with news team and staff at all times.
•  Ability to multi-task, handling editing assignments and capturing feeds and FTP material from multiple TEGNA stations, while constantly monitoring quality control.

Job Requirements:

•  Must have entry level experience as a non-linear editor.
•  Ability to create/edit material for on-air broadcasts and web, while meeting deadlines.
•  Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and overtime as needed.
•  Must be able to work overnights.
•  We put a premium on personal integrity, teamwork, accountability, problem solving and a strong work ethic.
•  Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
•  Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
•  Physical Demands Set: Medium work: Involves standing prolong hours, stooping, bending, lifting/pushing up to 25 lbs.