News Editor

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a News Editor to operate editing equipment and assemble footage for broadcasts. You will organize raw footage, trim segments, and apply audio-visual effects to deliver polished stories.

The role requires at least two years of experience with video editing equipment, strong English communication, and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential.
• Minimum two years' experience operating video editing equipment.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Proficiency with video editing equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Operate editing equipment to produce images for newscasts and programming.
• Organize raw footage into a continuous sequence per scripts for broadcasts.
• Review assembled footage to determine if corrections are needed.
• Trim segments to specified lengths and reassemble for optimal storytelling.
• Determine audio/visual effects needed to complete spots.
• Set up and operate editing systems and effects units to produce final product.
• Select shots to create a logical, smoothly running story.
• Discuss assignments and desired effects with team members.
• Maintain editing equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Deadline-driven

Multitasking

Video editing equipment proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Video editing equipment

Computer proficiency

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• The News Editor operates editing equipment to produce images or scenes for newscasts and other programming.
• Organizes and strings together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or instructions for newscasts and other programming.
• Reviews assembled footage on screens or monitors to determine whether corrections are necessary.
• Trims filmed segments to specified lengths and reassembles segments into sequences that present stories with maximum effect.
• Determines the specific audio and visual effects necessary to complete spots.
• Sets up and operates computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product.
• Selects and combines the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.
• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, work product and desired effects.
• Maintains editing equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills

• High school diploma
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years' experience operating video editing equipment
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Proficiency with video editing equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

About the Company

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

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.