Part-Time News Editor: Visual Storyteller

Palabra; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Hearst Television's Rogers, AR ABC affiliate is seeking a part-time Editor to cover news stories with a strong eye for visual storytelling and a passion for combining writing with compelling pictures and sound. You will report to the News Director.

You will edit stories and newscasts, manage archives, and operate ENG/SNG feeds, collaborating with producers and managers to ensure high-quality edits under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nonlinear editing software.
• Proficiency editing with Adobe Premiere.
• Ability to handle multiple editing assignments under deadlines.
• Knowledge of current video production techniques.
• Familiarity with mass communications law and media responsibilities.
• Record multiple feeds on a digital encoding system.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Edit stories, videos, and newscasts on tight deadlines.
• Maintain news archives.
• Operate electronic newsgathering equipment.
• Nonlinear editing using Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Avid, and Edius for PKGs, VOs, VOSOTs, opens, teases and preproduction material.
• Collaborate with producers, reporters and managers to produce high quality stories.
• Ensure storage and organization of media files.
• Maintain standards for all edited material.
• Taking in ENG and SNG feeds.
• Any other editing responsibilities as assigned by news managers.

Skills

Nonlinear editing

Adobe Premiere

Deadline management

Video production techniques

Media law awareness

ENG/SNG feeds

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut Pro

Avid

Edius

Job description

Hearst Television's Rogers, AR ABC affiliate is seeking a part-time Editor to cover news stories with a strong eye for visual storytelling and a passion for combining writing with compelling pictures and sound. You will report to the News Director.

You will edit stories and newscasts, manage archives, and operate ENG/SNG feeds, collaborating with producers and managers to ensure high-quality edits under tight deadlines.