Technical Director/Video Editor

KRGV; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KRGV-TV5 in Weslaco, Texas has the following vacancy: Technical Director/Video Editor. This role will technically direct live newscasts for KRGV 5.1 and supervise on-air production workflows. Responsibilities include directing various newscasts, collaborating with News Producers, APs, master control, and editors.

Prior experience with Sony XVS 8000 and Ross Carbonite switchers is preferred. This is a full-time position.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Technical Director/Video Editor.
• Strong background in lighting, shooting, technical directing, and non-linear editing.
• Edit news stories for daily newscasts.
• Ability to work under pressure and various shifts/holidays.
• Knowledge of Master Control operations.

Responsibilities

• Technically direct a variety of newscasts.
• Work with News Producers, APs, Technical Directors, and master control operations.
• Perform pre- and post-production editing and studio camera work.
• Operate during live broadcasts using Sony XVS 8000 and Ross Carbonite switchers.

Skills

Technical directing

Video editing

Shooting

Lighting

Non-linear editing

Under pressure

Tools

Sony XVS 8000

Ross Carbonite switcher

Job description

KRGV-TV5 in Weslaco, Texas has the following vacancy: Technical Director/Video Editor

KRGV Channel 5 News is looking for a Technical Director/Video Editor to technically direct live newscasts for KRGV 5.1. We are the largest news operation in South Texas.

This position is Full Time

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include technical directing a variety of newscasts. Work closely with News Producers and AP's, Technical Directors, master control operations, pre and post-production editing and studio camera work. Applicant may perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by managers. Station will be operating Sony XVS 8000 and Ross Carbonite switchers during live news broadcasts.

Qualifications :

• At least 2 years of experience as a Technical Director/Video Editor.
• Must have a strong creative background in lighting, shooting, technical directing, and non-linear editing.
• Position will edit news stories for daily newscasts.
• The ability to work under pressure is a must as well as the availability to work a variety of shifts and holidays.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of Master Control operations.
• Must possess the ability to work and communicate well under pressure.

KRGV (ABC) is located in the warm and beautiful Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. (Harlingen – Weslaco – Brownsville – McAllen, Texas DMA #80) Privately owned by the Manship family since 1964, KRGV offers its employees excellent benefits and use of state-of-the-art technologies. Channel 5 News is a hard news brand that drives market-leading ratings in a fast-growing area with significant breaking news.

KRGV-TV does not discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. The Federal Communications Commission specifically prohibits discriminatory employment practices.

Informing you and your organization of the above employment opportunity is an affirmative action on our part to actively seek qualified minorities and women for our staff vacancies. Through your assistance we want to ensure that our employment opportunities are made known to members of minority groups and to women.

KRGV-TV is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.