Impactful Live News Director & Editor

TAPP Film; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

KOIN-TV in Portland, OR seeks a Director/Editor to support daily broadcast operations by directing and editing newscasts and programming. The role may start focusing on directing and transition to editing as needed, requiring adaptability in a fast-paced newsroom.

Coordinate with producers and talent, assemble raw footage, review content for accuracy, apply audio/visual effects, and operate editing/production systems. Must join the NABET union and be available weekends/evenings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous television production experience preferred.
• Experience directing live broadcasts and/or operating video editing equipment preferred.
• Proficiency with video editing software, broadcast production equipment, and computer systems.
• Ability to operate under deadline pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Team-oriented with strong attention to detail.
• Must join NABET Union.

Responsibilities

• Direct live and recorded newscasts, special programming, and other station productions.
• Coordinate with producers, on-air talent, and production staff to execute broadcasts accurately and efficiently.
• Organize and assemble raw footage into completed stories and programming according to scripts, rundowns, and instructions.
• Review edited content to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with station standards.
• Trim filmed segments and assemble sequences that effectively tell stories.
• Determine and incorporate appropriate audio and visual effects.
• Set up and operate computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, production automation systems, and digital video effects units.
• Select and combine the most effective shots to create logical and compelling content.
• Confer with producers, photographers, reporters, and other personnel regarding assignments and desired production outcomes.
• Troubleshoot production and technical issues as needed.
• Maintain editing and production equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent written and verbal коммуника

Experience directing live broadcasts

Experience operating video editing

Team-oriented

Ability to work under deadline压力

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Video editing software

Broadcast production equipment

Computer systems

Job description

KOIN-TV in Portland, OR seeks a Director/Editor to support daily broadcast operations by directing and editing newscasts and programming. The role may start focusing on directing and transition to editing as needed, requiring adaptability in a fast-paced newsroom.

Coordinate with producers and talent, assemble raw footage, review content for accuracy, apply audio/visual effects, and operate editing/production systems. Must join the NABET union and be available weekends/evenings.