News Editor

Job Description

• Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Plans and develops local news programs: researches and develops ideas writes scripts; etc.
• Produces program(s): editor, videographer, and/or audio/lighting specialist
• Post-production: edits videotape; Video and Graphics
• Assist in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets and properties
• Participate in the design of video graphics, titles, music, and creative look of shows;
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Requirements & Skills:
• BA or BS degree in TV/Radio Production with an emphasis on Television Production or related experience
• *Related experience will be evaluated by Company management and may be substituted based on years of experience.
• Working knowledge of television production techniques and extensive experience with automation is necessary
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Creative decision-making skills
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials
• Knowledge of professional audio/video and staging techniques, facilities, and equipment
• Knowledge of professional audio and/or video tape editing and post-production procedures, techniques, and standards
• Ability to formulate broadcast programming concepts and to plan, develop, and implement live and/or pre-recorded television programs
• Knowledge of television graphic design methods and techniques
• Knowledge of television production set design principles and techniques
• Knowledge of television programming concepts, principles, methodology, and techniques
• The candidate must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends and some holidays
• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Creative Services Assistant must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Production Suite. (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition, Illustrator, and Media Encoder) In addition, the Creative Services Assistant must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

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ABC 6 and FOX 4 are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9nm4m-18-217-116-183-42 in your application.