News Editor

Job Description

EDITOR/PHOTOGRAPHER

KXRM-TV, FOX

Colorado Springs, CO

FOX21 News seeks a full-time Editor/Photographer to edit our 5:00pm, 6:30pm and 9:00pm and 10pm newscasts. The ideal candidate will work well under deadline pressure and love the concept of teamwork. This position will also include the opportunity to shoot news. At least 2 years experience working at a broadcast television station preferred. Familiarity with I-News, ADOBE Premier 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

This is an hourly position. Pay range is $35-40K. Other benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Vacation and 401K match.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwb72n-3-15-151-140-42 in your application.