Newsroom Editor: Craft Seamless Broadcast Stories

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a News Editor to operate editing equipment and assemble footage for broadcasts. You will organize raw footage, trim segments, and apply audio-visual effects to deliver polished stories.

The role requires at least two years of experience with video editing equipment, strong English communication, and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential.
• Minimum two years' experience operating video editing equipment.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Proficiency with video editing equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Operate editing equipment to produce images for newscasts and programming.
• Organize raw footage into a continuous sequence per scripts for broadcasts.
• Review assembled footage to determine if corrections are needed.
• Trim segments to specified lengths and reassemble for optimal storytelling.
• Determine audio/visual effects needed to complete spots.
• Set up and operate editing systems and effects units to produce final product.
• Select shots to create a logical, smoothly running story.
• Discuss assignments and desired effects with team members.
• Maintain editing equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Deadline-driven

Multitasking

Video editing equipment proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Video editing equipment

Computer proficiency

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a News Editor to operate editing equipment and assemble footage for broadcasts. You will organize raw footage, trim segments, and apply audio-visual effects to deliver polished stories.

The role requires at least two years of experience with video editing equipment, strong English communication, and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.