Part-Time News Editor: Visual Storytelling

NAHJ Convention; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Hearst Television's ABC affiliate in Rogers, AR is seeking a part-time Editor to cover news stories assigned by the News Director. The ideal candidate has a sharp eye for visual storytelling and combines strong writing with compelling pictures and sound.

You will edit stories, manage media, and collaborate with producers, reporters and managers to deliver high-quality newscasts under tight deadlines, while maintaining archives and media organization.

Qualifications

• Experience with nonlinear editing software
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere editing
• Capable of juggling multiple editing assignments under tight deadlines
• Knowledge of current video production techniques
• Familiarity with mass communications law and media responsibilities

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

Editing under deadlines

Multitasking

Newsroom knowledge

Media law awareness

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut Pro

Avid

Edius

Job description

Hearst Television's ABC affiliate in Rogers, AR is seeking a part-time Editor to cover news stories assigned by the News Director. The ideal candidate has a sharp eye for visual storytelling and combines strong writing with compelling pictures and sound.

You will edit stories, manage media, and collaborate with producers, reporters and managers to deliver high-quality newscasts under tight deadlines, while maintaining archives and media organization.