News Video Editor

NAB Leadership Foundation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

WDAF-TV FOX4 in Kansas City is seeking a Part-Time News Video Editor to join our newsroom.

The role edits video for broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms, collaborating with reporters, photographers, producers, and newsroom leadership to deliver compelling content for FOX4 newscasts and WDAF+ streaming services. Candidates should have at least two years of editing experience and strong Premiere Pro skills, with knowledge of AP Style.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of video editing experience, preferably in a television news environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Experience with newsroom systems such as Bitcentral and Latakoo.
• Strong writing and copy-editing skills for broadcast and streaming.
• Knowledge of AP Style and newsroom editorial standards.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as news coverage requires.

Responsibilities

• Edit news stories, packages, VOs, VOSOTs, teases, promos, and special projects using Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Produce and edit content for WDAF+ streaming channels and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with reporters, photographers, producers, and managers to create accurate, engaging content.
• Strong writing, grammar, and copy-editing for broadcast and streaming platforms.
• Stay informed on newsroom procedures, style guidelines, and current events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Premiere Pro

Video editing

VO/VOSOT scripts

AP Style

Newsroom experience

Deadline management

Education

High school diploma

Journalism coursework

Tools

Bitcentral

Latakoo

Job description

WDAF-TV FOX4 in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking a Part-Time News Video Editor to join our newsroom.

The News Video Editor is responsible for editing video content for broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms. This position collaborates with reporters, photographers, producers, and newsroom leadership to create compelling content for FOX4 newscasts, digital platforms, and WDAF+ streaming programming.

• Edit news stories, packages, VOs, VOSOTs, teases, promos, and special projects using Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Produce and edit content for WDAF+ streaming channels and digital platforms, and other newsroom content initiatives.
• Collaborate with reporters, photographers, producers, and managers throughout the content creation process to create accurate, engaging, and visually compelling content.
• Strong writing, grammar, and copy-editing skills for broadcast and streaming platforms.
• Manage multiple assignments while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment
• Maintain editing workstations and assist with workflow troubleshooting.
• Stay informed on newsroom procedures, style guidelines, and current events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills

• High school diploma required; college coursework in journalism, communications, broadcasting, or related field preferred.
• Minimum two years of video editing experience, preferably in a television news environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Experience with newsroom systems, such as Bitcentral and Latakoo.
• Strong writing, grammar, and copy-editing skills with the ability to write VO and VOSOT scripts.
• Knowledge of AP Style and newsroom editorial standards.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience producing content for digital and streaming platforms.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as news coverage requires.