Dynamic Local News Editor - Visual Storytelling Pro

KOAT 7; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits

Job summary

KOAT 7 in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Local News Editor to cover stories with a strong visual storytelling eye. You will edit, write and shape packages, VOs, and preproduction material while reporting to the News Operations Manager.

You will collaborate with producers, reporters and managers to deliver high-quality stories, manage media assets, and edit under tight deadlines using industry-standard tools and techniques.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nonlinear editing software.
• Proficiency editing with Adobe Premiere.
• Can handle multiple editing assignments under deadlines.
• Knowledge of current video production techniques.
• Familiarity with mass communications law and media responsibilities.
• Record multiple feeds on a digital encoding system.
• Search for source materials from multiple outlets and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Edit stories, videos, and newscasts on tight deadlines.
• Maintain news archives.
• Operate electronic newsgathering equipment.
• Nonlinear editing for PKGs, VOs, VOSOTs, opens, teases and preproduction material.
• Collaborate with producers, reporters and managers to produce high-quality stories.
• Ensure storage and organization of media files.
• Maintain standards for all edited material.
• Taking in ENG and SNG feeds.
• Any other editing responsibilities as assigned by news managers.

Skills

Nonlinear editing

Editing under deadlines

Video production techniques

Source material search

Mass communications law

Engage with newsroom team

Military experience considered

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

KOAT 7 in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Local News Editor to cover stories with a strong visual storytelling eye. You will edit, write and shape packages, VOs, and preproduction material while reporting to the News Operations Manager.

You will collaborate with producers, reporters and managers to deliver high-quality stories, manage media assets, and edit under tight deadlines using industry-standard tools and techniques.