Video Editor, KTRK - Part Time

Disney Entertainment; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Disney Entertainment’s KTRK Television, Inc. is seeking a part-time news video editor to turn video and data into compelling information for newscasts in Houston. You will multi-task under tight deadlines, prioritize assignments, and demonstrate good news judgment.

Ideal candidates embrace new technologies and digital platforms to enhance the viewer experience, are passionate about community and teamwork, and can work varied shifts including overnights and weekends as required.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience editing on non-linear systems.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Dalet Galaxy.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong news judgment and teamwork.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays.
• Understanding digital newsroom workflows.

Skills

Non-linear editing

Adobe Premiere Pro

Dalet Galaxy

Live signal handling

Newsroom workflow understanding

Deadline-driven

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Dalet Galaxy

Live signal intake

Job description

Job Requirements

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 part time 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

Disclaimer

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The hiring range for this position in Houston, TX is $36,600 to $48,900 per year based on a 28 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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.

This position is with KTRK Television, Inc, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

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