Editor

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Paid Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

DC News Now, a Nexstar Media Group Inc. station in Washington, D.C., seeks a Non-Linear Editor to craft show opens, teases, and packages using Adobe Premiere Pro. The role requires creativity, deadline discipline, and collaboration with executive producers during breaking news.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of live broadcast experience and a detail-oriented, multitasking mindset. Responsibilities include ingesting media, assembling content per scripts, coordinating with producers and

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in a professional live broadcast environment.
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro Suite.
• Strong storytelling and newsroom collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Ingest, transfer and compile media into Adobe Premiere editing software.
• Craft compelling, accurate news stories from video and audio resources.
• Multitask effectively in a fast-paced newsroom, meeting tight deadlines.

Skills

Storytelling

Deadline-driven

Multitasking

Communication

Education

None

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

DC News Now, a dynamic Nexstar Media Inc. station in Washington, D.C., is seeking a talented Non-Linear Editor to enhance its rapidly expanding news team. As a Non-Linear Editor, you will be responsible for crafting compelling show opens, teases, pre-production content, and special project packages using Adobe Premiere Pro. This role demands creativity in storytelling, the ability to work under tight deadlines, and flexibility in scheduling. Collaboration with executive producers and other newsroom staff is essential, especially during breaking news events. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in professional live broadcast atmosphere, proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro Suite, and a detail-oriented mindset capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment. Job responsibilities include:

• Ingest, transfer and compiles various media into Adobe Premier editing software.
• Compose compelling, informative and accurate news stories from video and audio resources.
• Ability to multitask in a time sensitive and rapid, fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Works with producers, photographers and managers to ensure broadcast quality and journalistic integrity, and Nexstar’s legal and standards are met.
• Organizes and strings together raw footage into a completed content according to scripts or instructions for newscasts and other programming
• Reviews assembled footage on screens or monitors to determine whether corrections are necessary
• Determines the specific audio and visual effects necessary to complete assignments
• Selects and combines the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story
• Confers with producers, executive producers, reporter and anchors to discuss assignments, work product and desired effects.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Production Manager and management team.

Compensation Range: $28.00 - $31.00 (hourly) based upon experience

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.

Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.