Editor

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 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.

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
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs