News ENG/Video Editor & Photographer for Local TV

Tegna

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

KPNX/12News, a TEGNA station in Phoenix, seeks a full-time ENG/Video Editor/Photographer to craft compelling TV news content for air and digital platforms. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of non-linear editing experience, can ingest multiple live feeds, and edit with Adobe Creative Cloud tools.

Edius and ENPS are a plus, with the ability to operate various cameras and work under deadline pressure as part of a newsroom team.

Qualifications

Must have 3–5 years of experience as a non-linear editor, preferably in a local TV news department.

Responsibilities

Create story telling of the highest journalist standards.
Edit a variety of video elements including voice-overs, SOTS, packages, graphics, opens and teases.
Ability to operate non-linear edit systems and experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects & Photoshop) is a plus.
Coordinate incoming video feeds to record
Must always have a professional demeanor and work well/as a team player with news team and staff
Ability to multi-task, handling editing assignments and capturing feeds and FTP material, while constantly monitoring quality control editing to scripts and producer notes
Work closely with news producers, reporters, photojournalists, and the digital team to create the best morning/evening shows around
Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producers
Ability to tune in Microwave Troll system, Dejero Control, TVU’s Grid, and satellites receive live shots.
Coordinating by sending station produced video to network and other TEGNA sister stations when asked.
Ability to operate different types of videos and DSLR cameras to create compelling visuals, interviews subjects, and producer/write their own stories with minimal assistance.