Multi-Platform News Editor & Videographer - Night Shifts

Unmanned Safety Institute, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Media Group in Boston is seeking a Multi-Platform Editor/Videographer to join the WFXT TV team. The role requires shooting and editing local news, coordinating with reporters, and delivering content for air and digital channels.

You will edit under tight deadlines for 14.5 hours of daily on-air coverage and produce social videos and website content. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of TV news editing or photography, strong judgment, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of non-linear TV news editing and/or TV news photography experience.
• Able to work additional hours and travel as needed.
• Strong news judgment and understanding of journalistic ethics and libel laws.
• Able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Must be able to lift 25–50 pounds and work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit local news stories clearly and compellingly.
• Collaborate with reporters and producers to craft visual storytelling.
• Operate cameras and news gathering equipment including LiveU and drones.
• Use non-linear editing to meet deadlines for 14.5 hours of daily coverage.
• Create digital content for streaming, website, apps and social media.
• Attend editorial meetings and contribute daily story ideas.

Skills

Non-linear editing

TV news photography

News judgment

Flexible hours

Education

College degree in Communication or Journalism

Tools

Avid Media Composer

Adobe After Effects

Broadcast cameras

Job description

Cox Media Group in Boston is seeking a Multi-Platform Editor/Videographer to join the WFXT TV team. The role requires shooting and editing local news, coordinating with reporters, and delivering content for air and digital channels.

You will edit under tight deadlines for 14.5 hours of daily on-air coverage and produce social videos and website content. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of TV news editing or photography, strong judgment, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.