Editor

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

Local News Editor

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

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

• 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

About Us

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.