Editor

Hearst Magazines; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Hearst Television in Rogers, AR is seeking a part-time Editor to cover news stories as assigned. You will bring an eye for visual storytelling and combine writing, images and sound to produce compelling newscasts.

You will report to the News Director and collaborate with producers, reporters and managers to edit stories, manage media, and ensure high‑quality, timely broadcasts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nonlinear editing software.
• Proficiency editing with Adobe Premiere.
• Ability to 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.

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

Adobe Premiere

Deadline management

Video techniques

Media law knowledge

Digital encoding

Source material search

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Avid

Edius

Job description

40/29, the ABC affiliate in Rogers, AR has an opening for a part-time 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 Director.

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.