Newscast Video Editor

TEGNA; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) match and retirement plan

Teladoc and Spring Health benefits

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

TEGNA's WCSH-TV in Portland, Maine is seeking a Newscast video editor who will edit and produce engaging content for broadcast, online, and social media. You must be a self-starter with strong brand management skills.

You will collaborate closely with newscast producers, reporters, photojournalists, and the digital team, and must be available for early mornings, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree preferred.
• Experience with broadcast and digital video editing.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and fast-paced news environment.

Responsibilities

• Edit and produce video content for broadcast, online and social media.
• Collaborate with newscast producers, reporters, photojournalists and the digital team.
• Maintain flexibility to work early mornings, nights, and weekends.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Excellent communication

Deadline oriented

Education

BA/BS degree preferred

Tools

Edius

DaVinci Resolve

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Job description

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

Job Location and Role

WCSH-TV in Portland, Maine is looking for a Newscast video editor who can edit and produce interesting and impactful video content for broadcast, online and social media. You must be a self-starter with strong brand management skills.

Responsibilities

• Use editing and photography tools to create content for Newscast and Digital platforms
• Work closely with newscast producers, reporters, photojournalists and the digital team.
• Must have flexibility to work early mornings, nights, and weekends

Requirements

• Clear focus and calm demeanor during fast-paced, breaking news coverage
• Knowledge of CUEZ
• Knowledge of non-linear editing systems using Edius, DaVinci, Premiere, and Photoshop
• Highly interested in broadcast and digital news content
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under deadline pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• BA/BS degree preferred
• Must be deadline-oriented, maintaining quality while staying on tight schedules

Pay Range

$21.15 - $22.12 USD

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

• Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [e-mail]