Editor

Hearst; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Hearst’s KOAT Albuquerque is seeking a Local News Editor to handle editing of stories, videos, and newscasts under tight deadlines. You will maintain archives, operate ENG/SNG feeds, and collaborate with reporters and producers to deliver high-quality journalism.

The role emphasizes nonlinear editing across industry-standard tools and a strong eye for visual storytelling, with duties spanning preproduction and postproduction elements in a fast-paced newsroom.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nonlinear editing software.
• Proficiency editing with Adobe Premiere.
• Can handle and juggle 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 using Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Avid, and Edius for newscast elements including 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

Deadline driven

Video production techniques

Mass communications law knowledge

Source material search

ENG/SNG feeds

Collaboration

Content archiving

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut Pro

Avid

Edius

Job description

Local News Editor

KOAT, the ABC & CBS affiliate in Albuquerque, NM has an opening for a News Editor.

You will cover news stories as assigned. You have an excellent eye for visual compelling storytelling and is passionate about combining writing and storytelling with great pictures and sound. You will report to the News Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Edit stories, videos, and newscasts on tight deadlines
• Maintain news archives
• Operate electronic newsgathering equipment
• Nonlinear editing using Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Avid, and Edius for newscast elements including 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

Requirements

• Knowledge of nonlinear editing software
• Proficiency editing with Adobe Premiere
• Can handle and juggle 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

Values in Action

• At Hearst Television, we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.