Part-Time News Editor: Visual Storytelling

Hearst Communications, Inc.; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Hearst Television’s 40/29, the ABC affiliate in Rogers, AR, is seeking a part-time Editor to cover news stories as assigned. You will bring a sharp eye for visual storytelling by combining writing with strong pictures and sound, reporting to the News Director.

This role requires editing stories, videos, and newscasts under tight deadlines, maintaining archives, and coordinating with producers, reporters and managers to produce high-quality segments.

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.
• Ability to record multiple feeds on a digital encoding system.
• Experience searching for source materials from multiple outlets.

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

Storytelling

Video production

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Avid

Edius

Job description

Hearst Television’s 40/29, the ABC affiliate in Rogers, AR, is seeking a part-time Editor to cover news stories as assigned. You will bring a sharp eye for visual storytelling by combining writing with strong pictures and sound, reporting to the News Director.

This role requires editing stories, videos, and newscasts under tight deadlines, maintaining archives, and coordinating with producers, reporters and managers to produce high-quality segments.