Dynamic News Editor - Visual Storytelling Pro

AAJA25; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KOAT, the ABC & CBS affiliate in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a News Editor to cover stories with a strong eye for visual storytelling. You will report to the News Operations Manager and collaborate with producers, reporters and managers to craft high-quality coverage, edit video, and manage media and archives.

You'll perform nonlinear editing using Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Avid and Edius for PKGs, VOs, VOSOTs, opens and teases, and handle ENG/SNG feeds while maintaining standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nonlinear editing software.
• Proficiency editing with Adobe Premiere.
• Can handle multiple editing assignments under strict 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.
• Related military experience will be considered.

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 using Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Avid, and Edius.
• 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

Editing

Premiere

Deadline management

Storytelling

Video media handling

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut Pro

Avid

Edius

Job description

KOAT, the ABC & CBS affiliate in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a News Editor to cover stories with a strong eye for visual storytelling. You will report to the News Operations Manager and collaborate with producers, reporters and managers to craft high-quality coverage, edit video, and manage media and archives.

You'll perform nonlinear editing using Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Avid and Edius for PKGs, VOs, VOSOTs, opens and teases, and handle ENG/SNG feeds while maintaining standards.