News Editor

NAB Leadership Foundation; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NAB Leadership Foundation seeks a News Editor to operate editing equipment and produce images for newscasts and programming. You will organize and trim footage, review for corrections, and assemble sequences that tell compelling stories while coordinating with staff and directors.

The role requires strong English, a high school diploma, two years of experience with video editing, and proficiency with common office tools and editing workflows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• At least two years' experience operating video editing equipment.
• Proficiency with computers and common office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts for newscasts and programming.
• Review assembled footage to determine whether corrections are necessary.
• Trim filmed segments to specified lengths and reassemble sequences for clear storytelling.
• Set up and operate editing systems, titling, video switching, and effects units to produce final products.
• Select the most effective shots to form a smooth, logical story.
• Confer with staff to discuss assignments, work product and desired effects.
• Maintain editing equipment.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Deadline-driven

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Video editing equipment

Office equipment

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