Live News Video Editor (Avid) – Deadline-Driven & Flexible

Cox Media Group, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Media Group’s WFTV Orlando is seeking a full-time Video Editor to join the Eyewitness News team. You will edit local and national news stories for multiple platforms, using top editing tools in a fast-paced newsroom.

The ideal candidate has experience with non-linear editing, particularly Avid Media Composer, strong editorial judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Schedule flexibility, including mornings, weekends, and holidays, is required.

Qualifications

• Experience editing video with a non-linear editing system.
• Proficient with Windows-based applications and newsroom systems.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Flexibility to work mornings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Edit compelling, accurate local and national news stories with editors and staff.
• Edit video using non-linear workflows, emphasizing Avid Media Composer.
• Operate editing equipment and newsroom systems required for production.
• Monitor, prepare, and route content for distribution across platforms.
• Meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic newsroom.

Skills

Non-linear editing

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Tools

Avid Media Composer

Job description

Cox Media Group’s WFTV Orlando is seeking a full-time Video Editor to join the Eyewitness News team. You will edit local and national news stories for multiple platforms, using top editing tools in a fast-paced newsroom.

The ideal candidate has experience with non-linear editing, particularly Avid Media Composer, strong editorial judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Schedule flexibility, including mornings, weekends, and holidays, is required.