Morning Show Editor

Job Description

Colorado Springs, CO

FOX21 News seeks an Editor to edit our 4 hour morning newscast. The ideal candidate will work well under deadline pressure and love the concept of teamwork. At least 1 year experience working at a broadcast television station preferred. Familiarity with I-News, Adobe Premiere Editing System and Ross automated system is certainly a plus.
• Organizes and strings together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or instructions for newscasts and other programming
• Reviews assembled footage on screens or monitors to determine whether corrections are necessary
• Trims filmed segments to specified lengths and reassembles segments into sequences that present stories with maximum effect
• Determines the specific audio and visual effects necessary to complete spots
• Sets up and operates computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product
• Selects and combines the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story
• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, work product and desired effects.
• Maintains editing equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
• High school diploma
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years' experience operating video editing equipment
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Proficiency with video editing equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Send resume, cover letter and non-returnable DVD or web link with your latest work to: Joe Cole, News Director jcole@kxrm.com

KXRM-TV, 560 Wooten Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80915

Pay rate starts at $15.00 per hours based on experience.
Other benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K match.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro3y6p-18-191-88-249-42 in your application.