NEWS VIDEO EDITOR (P/T) - KPHO/KTVK

Gray Media; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media’s Arizona’s Family team in Phoenix is seeking a high-energy News Video Editor to craft powerful narratives from raw footage for broadcast, web, and social platforms.

You’ll edit daily news, investigations, and special projects, manage live feeds, and work closely with the Chief News Editor to keep content flowing smoothly across all platforms.

Qualifications

• Non-linear editing proficiency and understanding of digital workflows.
• Urgency and adaptability for breaking news cycles.
• Strong eye for pacing and visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Edit high-impact video for daily news, investigations, and specials across TV, web, and social.
• Manage video feeds from satellite, microwave, and backpacks for air readiness.
• Collaborate with the Chief News Editor and control rooms to ensure flawless live broadcasts.

Skills

Non-linear editing

News-first mindset

Visual storytelling

Digital fluency

Grace under pressure

Technical savvy

Team-first attitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism/Production or Communications

Job description

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full‑power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KPHO/KTVK:

Home to CBS 5, 3TV, and Arizona’s Family Sports, Arizona's Family produces more than 100+ hours of local news and programming every week. CBS 5 is Arizona’s Most-Watched Television Station, driven by the power of CBS programming and sports, while 3TV is one of the strongest Independent television stations in the country with its highly-rated morning show, Good Morning Arizona. And the reach of Arizona's Family doesn't stop with linear television. Azfamily.com is the market's top performer in local multi-platform unique users. It is also home to Arizona's Family Originals. Our in-house original content production team works on several long-form programs, documentaries, docuseries, and original podcasts, including True Crime Arizona, which is nearing 2 million downloads.
Arizona’s Family Sports is home to the state’s premier sports franchises, including the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Rising, and the Arizona Interscholastic Association high school state championships.

Job Summary/Description:

Can you tell a story that stops a scroll and commands a screen? Are you the kind of editor who lives for the adrenaline of a breaking news cycle and knows exactly how to turn raw footage into a powerful, high-impact narrative? Arizona’s Family is looking for a high-energy News Video Editor to join our team in Phoenix. We don’t just \"cut tape\" here—we craft visual experiences across broadcast, social, and digital platforms that empower Arizonans to live their best lives. If you’re a technical wizard with a creative soul and a \"get it done\" attitude, we want to see your reel.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

What You’ll Do:

• Craft compelling narratives: Edit high-impact video for daily news, investigative pieces, and special projects across all platforms (TV, web, and social).


• Manage the feed: Acquire and route video feeds from satellite, microwave, and backpacks, ensuring our field crews are always ready for air.


• Master the workflow: Work closely with the Chief News Editor to keep our content management and archive systems running like a well-oiled machine.


• Collaborate in real-time: Communicate with control rooms and field crews with urgency and precision to execute flawless live broadcasts.

What You Bring:

• Non-linear expertise: You’re a pro with modern editing software and understand the technical nuances of digital workflows.


• News-first mindset: You understand the urgency of a newsroom and can pivot from a breaking news clip to a long‑form feature without missing a beat.


• Visual storytelling chops: You have an eye for great shots and an ear for perfect pacing that keeps viewers engaged.


• Digital fluency: You understand what makes a video go viral and how to optimize news content for different social platforms.


• Grace under pressure: You thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑stress environment and never miss a deadline (even when the clock is ticking down).


• Technical savvy: Familiarity with receiving feeds and managing assets in a content management system.


• Team-first attitude: You’re a communicator who lifts the team and is always looking for ways to improve the final product.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Be a part of a powerhouse: Work for Arizona’s most-watched station and a leader in multi‑platform innovation.


• Real community impact: Your work helps raise millions for local charities and powers movements like our Surprise Squad.


• Creative freedom: We value scrappiness and digital-first thinking-if you have a great idea for a social edit, we want to hear it.


• Growth opportunities: At Gray Media, we focus on the training and development of the best and brightest in the business.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism/Production, Communications, or equivalent experience preferred


• Two years’ experience working as a news video editor in a television news environment preferred


• Strong understanding of non-linear editing


• Familiarity with receiving video feeds from satellite, microwave, backpack, and other transmission sources preferred


• Must be able to work accurately in a fast‑paced, high‑stress environment while consistently meeting deadlines


• Must possess an understanding of current journalism standards


• Strong technical and organizational skills

Additional Info:

• Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.


• Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

KPHO/KTVK-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.