WPVI Video Editor / Content Creator

Job Description

Disney Entertainment's eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. As the No. 1 station in Philadelphia for almost 45 years, 6abc Action News delivers local news, information, traffic and weather to more than 3 million homes. WPVI serves close to 7 million people 2+ who reside in The Delaware Valley, an area covering Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Delaware. In the past year Action News has won 2,633 out of 2,662 newscasts in households for a winning percentage of 99.8%. In an average day Action News captures nearly 45% of all adult 25-54 news viewers. In 2019, WPVI celebrated 100 years of coverage of the Thanksgiving Day Parade!

6ABC Action News / WPVI-TV is the news leader in the market, our team of content editors embody creativity and are skilled in making videos and sound complement the storytelling on every level. This key newsroom position requires attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, a calm demeanor, and an ability to troubleshoot under high-pressure situations and react accordingly.

This unique position calls for a passionate video editor/content creator. This position is, first and foremost, an editor of news content, but many of our staff editors are also content creators who shoot videos and are tremendous storytellers who have a passion for turning raw videos into content that stands out. The best candidate will have a keen knowledge of how to ingest and import video and has advanced editing skills with a full understanding of composition, sequencing, shot selection, effects editing, graphics, multi-layer editing, and audio blending.

The ideal candidate also loves visual storytelling, thinks outside the box, embodies creativity, and can implement their ideas efficiently.

Responsibilities:
• Edits content from concept to completion. (voiceovers, reporter packages, and special report pieces)
• Collaborate with content producers and writers on the team
• Proactively go through multiple show rundowns, creating content that matches the script with precision on a deadline.
• Works with both talent and producers to deliver not only on-air content but content for all platforms.
• Download stories from ABC NewsOne and CNN, and as needed able to assume responsibility for coordinating the edits of this content to ensure a successful newscast.

Required Experience:
• A successful candidate should have at least three years of experience working in a television newsroom as a video editor.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize & manage tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced newsroom environment
• This position requires a flexible work schedule, and you must be willing to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be knowledgeable in non-linear editing and have experience using Adobe Premiere
• Must be proficient with basic video and audio principles.
• Must be able to take direction and be a ''great teammate'' who is not afraid of an intense news environment.

Preferred Experience:
• Knowledge of Dalet is preferred

Required Education:
• High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Preferred Education:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

About Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company's streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television's creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television's programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children's & family categories.

This position is with WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv043j-216-73-216-82-42 in your application.