Video Editor

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 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 $17.02.00 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.