Part-Time News Video Editor — Fast-Paced Daily Coverage

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

WGME in Portland, ME is hiring a Part-Time News Editor to join our fast-paced newsroom. The ideal candidate will edit video for daily coverage, collaborate with anchors and producers, and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality storytelling.

Candidates should have a college degree or at least one year of relevant experience and be proficient with Final Cut Pro and Avid NewsCutter XP. Early morning shifts are required.

Qualifications

• College degree or minimum one year relative experience in the field.
• Knowledge of Final Cut Pro and Avid NewsCutter XP editing technology.
• Ability to work with a multitude of people while maintaining a professional work environment.
• Available to work early morning hours under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Editing video for daily news coverage, special projects, and sweep period pieces.
• Taking in news feeds from news bureaus and various news organizations.
• Collaborating with anchors, reporters, and producers on video elements of newscasts.
• Meeting daily deadlines in a high-energy working environment.

Skills

Detail oriented

Creative

Deadline-driven

Education

College degree or minimum one year relative experience

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Avid NewsCutter XP

Job description

WGME in Portland, ME is hiring a Part-Time News Editor to join our fast-paced newsroom. The ideal candidate will edit video for daily coverage, collaborate with anchors and producers, and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality storytelling.

Candidates should have a college degree or at least one year of relevant experience and be proficient with Final Cut Pro and Avid NewsCutter XP. Early morning shifts are required.