Video Editor (Part Time)

WGME CBS13; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

WGME CBS13 in Portland, ME is seeking an experienced Part-Time News Editor to edit video for daily news, programs and specials. You will take feeds from bureaus, work with anchors and producers, and help craft compelling visuals for newscasts while meeting tight deadlines.

The ideal candidate brings a college degree or related experience and knowledge of Final Cut Pro or Avid NewsCutter XP. This role emphasizes collaboration and professionalism in a fast-paced newsroom.

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 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

Video editing

Collaboration

Meeting deadlines

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 $17.50 to $18.54. 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.

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