Video Editor (Part Time)

BroadBean; Maine; On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

WGME, a Sinclair station in Maine, is seeking a part-time News Editor to edit video for daily news coverage and special projects. The role requires collaborating with anchors, reporters, and producers to craft compelling video elements and to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.

Ideal candidates have a college degree or at least one year of relevant experience and familiarity with Final Cut Pro or Avid NewsCutter XP.

Qualifications

• College degree or 1 year related experience in the field.
• Strong editing skills with video workflow.
• Ability to meet daily deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Edit video for daily news coverage, specials, and sweep pieces.
• Ingest feeds from bureaus and other news organizations.
• Collaborate with anchors, reporters, and producers on video elements of newscasts.
• Meet daily deadlines in a high-energy environment.

Skills

Video editing

Final Cut Pro

Avid NewsCutter XP

Education

College degree

1 year related experience

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Avid NewsCutter XP

Job description

Job Description

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

Job 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

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 $17.50 to $18.54 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Eligible employees may participate in a retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan and will receive paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law.

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.

About Us

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed.