Videographer/Editor (Part Time)

Deseret Digital Media; Salt Lake City (UT); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) with company match

Paid time off for volunteering

Employer-funded retirement account, 1

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to financial planning resources

Charitable matches after one year

Growth and development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Descripción de la vacante

Deseret Digital Media is seeking a Video Editor & Photographer for KSL-TV in Salt Lake City. The role focuses on creating engaging, character-driven stories for in-depth projects and daily news with strong storytelling and deadline-driven editing.

The position requires hands-on experience with non-linear editing (preferably Adobe Premiere), news photography skills, and the ability to work onsite. You will join a dynamic team producing trusted journalism across digital and broadcast platforms.

Formación

• Two years journalism/broadcast experience or equivalent.
• Experience as video editor or photographer preferred.
• Experience with non-linear editing equipment required, preferably Adobe Premiere.
• Prefer news photography or related experience with basic field lighting and audio skills.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsabilidades

• Edit video material per needs of KSL using non-linear editing equipment.
• Edit video to meet deadlines while maintaining professional editing skills.
• Newsgathering; capture and cover daily news events as assigned.
• Operate and maintain photographer and microwave equipment for live shots and feeds.
• Perform routine editing duties (line editing, Feedroom, training).
• Use professional editing software to trim, color correct, adjust audio, graphics and effects.
• At events, gather information, shoot video, and coordinate with producers/editors.
• Maintain communication with the station about story/status changes.
• Willing and able to work on-call and weekends on a rotating basis.
• Ensure the accuracy and quality of all final video content.

Conocimientos

Video editing

Photography

Broadcast journalism

Adobe Premiere

Non-linear editing

Educación

Journalism or communications degree

Herramientas

Adobe Premiere

Descripción del empleo

Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

Who We Are

KSL is Utah’s leading local news source across digital and broadcast platforms, delivering trusted, award-winning journalism through KSL.com and KSL-TV. We provide in‑depth local reporting, investigative journalism, and up‑to‑the‑minute coverage that serves communities across the state. Committed to being a trusted voice of light and knowledge, KSL helps Utahns stay informed, connected, and engaged with the issues that matter most.

Position Overview

KSL-TV is looking for a talented Video Editor & Photographer to create engaging, character-driven stories for both in-depth projects and daily news. This role requires strong creative storytelling skills and the ability to deliver high-quality video edits efficiently under deadline pressure.

Note: Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion.

• This position is an onsite role that requires the employee to regularly work at our Salt Lake City site.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit video material per needs of KSL, using non-linear computer-based equipment.
• Edit video material to meet the various deadlines while maintaining and using professional editing skills, i.e., creativity, speed, technique and use of equipment.
• Newsgathering; capturing and covering daily news events, as assigned by the assignment desk.
• Correctly operate and maintain photographer and microwave equipment (Maintain a working knowledge of setting up and receiving live shots and satellite feeds and camera equipment.)
• Perform routine editing duties as assigned (i.e., line editing, Feedroom, training etc.).
• Proficiently use professional editing software to perform all editing tasks (trimming, sequencing, color correction, audio, graphics, effects).
• At events of news interest, gather information, shoot video, communicate with producers and editors to effectively and accurately present events.
• Maintain communication with the station, alerting the desk by radio or phone of any story or personal status change that may affect the assignment.
• Willing and able to perform on-call, and weekend duties on a rotating basis.
• Ensure the accuracy and quality of all final video content.

Skills And Experience We Are Looking For

• Two years previous journalism broadcast experience, related field, or equivalent
• Experience as video editor or photographer preferred
• Experience with microwave and satellite operations preferred
• Prefer degree in journalism or communications, or equivalent, with an emphasis in broadcast news style writing
• Experience with non-linear editing equipment required, preferably Adobe Premiere
• Prefer news photography or equivalent experience, including basic field lighting and audio skills
• Good vision, a sense of news value and creative abilities in editing techniques. An audition link or file is required, demonstrating accuracy, fairness and video editing news style.
• Ability to work, lift, and carry photography equipment, at times in harsh conditions.
• Self-starter, capable of making accurate journalistic editing decisions on stories in an innovative and creative way
• Ability to work effectively in team environment
• Strong computer skills and able to get video from various computer-based formats and sources
• Valid Driver's license required

Physical Demands

• Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively
• Substantial physical movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Ability to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction with good eye and hand coordination
• Good vision and hand coordination
• Lift, move, and carry equipment that weighs 50-60 lbs. Able and willing to carry equipment for whatever distance is necessary to completely cover an event

Compensation

$17.00 - 18.50 per hour. Hourly rate to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to evaluation of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant along with internal equity and alignment with market data.

What We Offer You: Check Out Our KSL Benefits!

• 401(k) with Company match, fully vested from day one
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Employer-funded retirement account, fully vested from day one
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Access to an entire team of free financial planners
• Matches on contributions to charitable organizations after one year of service
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Dynamic team culture that values teamwork, having fun, and collaboration

KSL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minority/female/disability PWDNET/veteran are encouraged to apply.