Newscast Editor

Job Description

KMBC-TV has an opening for a highly motivated and creative News Editor to work in a very competitive news market. This position involves editing news stories as assigned. Our ideal candidate has a strong understanding of sequencing and continuity in news stories. We're looking for someone who knows the importance of natural sound matched with the best pictures and creative writing.

Job Responsibilities
• Edit stories, videos, and newscasts on tight deadlines.
• Maintain news archives.
• Operate electronic newsgathering equipment.
• Nonlinear editing (using Adobe Premiere) of newscast elements including PKGs, VOs, VOSOTs, opens, teases and preproduction material.
• Effectively collaborates with producers, reporters and managers to produce high quality stories.
• Ensuring proper storage and organization of media files.
• Maintaining standards for all edited material.
• Taking in various video feeds.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Requirements
• Ability to work on linear and non- linear equipment.
• Proficiency editing with Adobe Premiere.
• Familiarity with BitCentral desired but not required.
• Must be able to handle and juggle multiple editing assignments under deadline.
• Knowledge of current television production techniques.
• Familiarity with mass communications law and media responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively with photographers, reporters and producers.
• Must be able to record multiple feeds on a digital encoding system.
• Able to search for source materials from multiple outlets and platforms.
• Able to work in a fast paced, detail-oriented environment with calm, skilled execution.

Additional Requirements

As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Television requires that all newly hired employees be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. HTV will consider requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rvpb60-3-136-26-20-42 in your application.