Staff News Editor - ABC News

Job Description

ABC News is responsible for all of the ABC Television Network's news programming, including ''World News Tonight with David Muir,'' ''Nightline,'' ''Good Morning America,'' ''GMA3,'' ''20/20,'' ''This Week with George Stephanopoulos,'' ABC News Live, ABC News Radio, ABCNews.com, and satellite service NewsOne. These award-winning teams provide the latest information and analysis of major events to bring viewers a better understanding of the world.

ABC News is looking for a Video Editor for its top-rated News programs.

This role will have the following responsibilities:
• Editorial responsibility over some segments.
• Making editorial judgments while editing segments for Voice Overs, show opens, short packages, as well as re-editing previously aired and edited packages.
• Editing fixes in recorded programs for on air consistency.
• Working with Production and Broadcast Operations playing back fixed content to the network and prepare elements for digital platforms.

This role is a full time, on-site staff position. The shift will vary and is subject to the requirements of the business and may include off-hour work. Rate is commensurate with experience.

This role will be covered by the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians - ABC collective bargaining agreement.

Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years working in Broadcast News.
• Must be an expert in Avid Media Composer and experience with Avid Interplay.
• Experience with third party effects including Sapphire, BCC a must.
• Must be knowledgeable of end to end broadcast workflows.
• Must be available to work flexible hours and weekends.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, work well under pressure, and able to meet deadlines.
• Work well with a team and independently.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Boris Red/Avid FX, Sapphire
• Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Media Encoder, Premiere.
• iNews experience
• X Keys, Command.
• Evertz Dreamcatcher

Required Education:
• BA or BS from a 4 year accredited college or university or equivalent experience

The pay rate for this role in New York City is $58.1375 per hour.

About Disney Entertainment Television:

The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company's streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g312jx-3-147-44-106-42 in your application.