Video Editor, KTRK

The Walt Disney Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company’s ABC13 in Houston seeks a proficient Video Editor to transform video and data into compelling content for daily newscasts. You will support fast-paced editing under deadlines and adapt to evolving digital platforms to enhance the viewer experience.

The role requires strong news judgment, teamwork, and the ability to work varying shifts, including overnights and holidays when breaking news occurs.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience editing on non-linear systems.
• Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, Dalet Galaxy, and live signal intake.
• Understanding the digital newsroom and workflows for broadcast and streaming newscasts.

Responsibilities

• Edit video and data to inform viewers for newscasts under tight deadlines.
• Embrace new technologies and digital platforms to optimize viewer experience.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

Dalet Galaxy

Non-linear editing

Newsroom workflow

Troubleshooting

Team player

News judgment

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Dalet Galaxy

Job description

Video Editor, KTRK

Disney Entertainment's eight owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. For over 70 years, ABC13 has been Houston's news and weather leader, and the station remains the dominant #1 choice for Houstonians today. ABC13 provides live local news and weather coverage 24/7 through its linear and streaming newscasts, as well as its website, apps and social media platforms.

Job Summary

We are looking for a news video editor who can support turning video and data into relevant information under tight deadlines for newscasts. The perfect candidate is someone that is able to multi-task and prioritize assignments and demonstrate good news judgement.

Candidates must be able to embrace new technologies and digital platforms to optimize the viewer experience. We want someone who wants to be involved in the community, is passionate about their work, and enjoys being part of a team.

Basic Qualifications

• 3 years of experience editing on non-linear systems.
• Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, Dalet Galaxy, and live signal intake.
• Team player with exceptional work ethic and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of the digital newsroom and understanding of the digital workflow for broadcast and streaming newscasts and server-based digital media workflow.
• Ability to edit under tight deadline situations, being creative, precise and being able to work quickly.
• Demonstrate good news judgment.
• Must be able to work any shift, any day including overnights, weekends, and holidays and as business dictates in extended breaking news scenarios.

Required Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Preferred Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or related field preferred

The hiring range for this position in Houston, TX is $52,200 to $69,900 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Employment Type: Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Houston, TX, USA