Freelance News Video Editor - Fast-Paced, 24-32 hrs/wk

Fox Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox News Media in New York seeks a Freelance Video Editor to deliver creative and technically solid content across platforms for Fox News entities under tight deadlines.

You will work 24-32 hours per week with flexible overnights, weekends, and holidays, turning raw footage into broadcast-quality packages quickly in a 24-hour news environment.

Applicants should have strong editing, Photoshop/After Effects skills, and the ability to work collaboratively or independently.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current events and a passion for news.
• Demonstrated editorial news judgment and broadcast experience.
• Experience in non-linear editing using Adobe Premiere Pro, with the ability to work seamlessly and quickly.
• The ability to turn raw video into dynamic news packages and create broadcast-quality pieces very quickly in a 24-hour breaking news environment.
• A sharp eye for detail.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and After Effects.
• Knowledge of Boris and Red Giant plug-ins.
• A creative, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Flexibility with your work schedule, including availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of programs, delivering distinctive and stylized content under demanding deadlines across all platforms.
• Display initiative and focus to remain as productive as possible when working either collaboratively or independently.
• Serve as the "last line of defense" on all audio/video requirements to ensure no technical or editorial mistakes occur on air.

Skills

News judgment

Editorial skills

Attention to detail

Creative mindset

Flexible scheduling

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe After Effects

Boris plugins

Red Giant plugins

Job description

Fox News Media in New York seeks a Freelance Video Editor to deliver creative and technically solid content across platforms for Fox News entities under tight deadlines.

You will work 24-32 hours per week with flexible overnights, weekends, and holidays, turning raw footage into broadcast-quality packages quickly in a 24-hour news environment.

Applicants should have strong editing, Photoshop/After Effects skills, and the ability to work collaboratively or independently.