Video Editor

Simclair Inc; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Sinclair is seeking an experienced Part-Time News Editor in Portland, ME to edit video for daily news coverage and special projects. You will receive feeds from bureaus and collaborate with anchors and producers on video elements, meeting tight deadlines in a dynamic newsroom.

A college degree or at least one year of relevant experience is required; proficiency with Final Cut Pro and Avid NewsCutter XP is a plus. The hourly range is $17.02–$19.02.

Qualifications

• College degree or minimum one year relative experience in the field.
• Knowledge of Final Cut Pro and Avid NewsCutter XP editing technology is a definite plus.
• Ability to work with a multitude of people while maintaining professionalism.
• 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

Editing video

Deadline-driven

Collaborative work

Education

College degree

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Avid NewsCutter XP

Job description

WGME has an excellent opportunity for an experienced, detail oriented and creative Part-Time News Editor!

Job responsibilities include:

• 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

Requirements and Qualifications:

• College degree or minimum one (1) year relative experience in the field


• Knowledge of Final Cut Pro and Avid NewsCutter XP editing technology is a definite plus


• Ability to work with a multitude of people and personalities while maintaining a professional work environment


• Available to work early morning hours under tight deadlines

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $17.02 to $19.02 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.