News Editor: Craft Impactful TV Stories

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a News Editor to operate editing equipment and assemble footage for newscasts and other programming. You will organize raw footage, review and trim segments, and select the most effective shots to create compelling stories.

The role requires fluency in English, strong communication, and at least two years of experience with video editing equipment. You will collaborate with team members to achieve the desired effects and maintain editing hardware.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fluency in English and strong written/spoken communication.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Minimum two years’ experience operating video editing equipment.
• Proficiency with computers, phones and office devices.
• Proficiency with video editing equipment and editing systems.

Responsibilities

• 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 corrections needed.
• Trims filmed segments to specified lengths and reassembles sequences.
• Determines audio/visual effects to complete spots.
• Sets up and operates editing systems, titling systems, video switching equipment, and DVEs to produce final product.
• Selects and combines the most effective shots to form a logical story.
• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments and desired effects.
• Maintains editing equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

Deadline-driven

Strong communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Video editing equipment

Editing software

Office equipment

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a News Editor to operate editing equipment and assemble footage for newscasts and other programming. You will organize raw footage, review and trim segments, and select the most effective shots to create compelling stories.

The role requires fluency in English, strong communication, and at least two years of experience with video editing equipment. You will collaborate with team members to achieve the desired effects and maintain editing hardware.