News Editor

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Little Rock seeks a News Editor to operate editing systems and assemble footage for newscasts and programming. You will trim segments, select shots, and apply audio/visual effects to create compelling stories.

The role requires at least two years of editing experience, fluency in English, and strong communication and deadline management skills; you will collaborate with reporters and producers and maintain equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum two years’ experience operating video editing equipment.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment.
• Proficiency with video editing equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks and handle multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and strings together raw footage into a continuous whole per scripts for newscasts.
• Reviews assembled footage to determine if corrections are needed.
• Trims segments to specified lengths and reassembles for storytelling.
• Determines audio/visual effects necessary to complete spots.
• Sets up and operates editing systems and related equipment to produce final product.
• Selects the most effective shots to form a logical, smooth story.
• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments and desired effects.
• Maintains editing equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Deadline-driven

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Video editing equipment

Office equipment ( computers, fax, scanner )

Job description

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