Video editor

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Bakersfield, CA seeks a News Editor to organize and assemble raw footage into polished news segments. The role involves editing for continuity, applying audio/visual effects, and ensuring timely delivery for newscasts and programs.

The editor will set up and operate editing and titling equipment, review footage for accuracy, and coordinate with staff to achieve the desired on-air presentation. Strong communication and fast-paced multitasking are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Minimum two years’ experience operating video editing equipment.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners and other office equipment.
• Proficiency with video editing equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and strings together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or instructions for newscasts and other programming.
• Reviews assembled footage on screens or monitors to determine whether corrections are necessary.
• Trims filmed segments to specified lengths and reassembles segments into sequences that present stories with maximum effect.
• Determines the specific audio and visual effects necessary to complete spots.
• Sets up and operates computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product.
• Selects and combines the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.
• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, work product and desired effects.
• Maintains editing equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Editing equipment operation

Effective communication

English fluency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Video editing systems

Computer proficiency

Job description

The News Editor operates editing equipment to produce images or scenes for newscasts and other programming.

• Organizes and strings together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or instructions for newscasts and other programming
• Reviews assembled footage on screens or monitors to determine whether corrections are necessary
• Trims filmed segments to specified lengths and reassembles segments into sequences that present stories with maximum effect
• Determines the specific audio and visual effects necessary to complete spots
• Sets up and operates computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product
• Selects and combines the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story
• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, work product and desired effects.
• Maintains editing equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• High school diploma
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years’ experience operating video editing equipment
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Proficiency with video editing equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously