Video Editor

Job Description

Video Editor I (On-Site)

Department: Media Operations Center

Corporate Area: Technology & Operations

Status: Full-time/Regular/Exempt

Supervisor: Senior Director, Media Production Operations

Position Overview:

Utilize industry standard hardware, software and third-party applications and appliances to edit products for PBS clients that meet and/or exceed their expectations while meeting the PBS Technical Operating Specifications.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Provide all services related to basic non-linear editing, technical evaluation, media management and multiplatform deliverables for distribution.

• Use non-linear editing system to create products as assigned which meet all PBS Technical Operations Specifications

• Repair programs, including but not limited to, replacing underwriters/credit beds

• Create breaks, fillers, clip reels, event reels, simple effects and graphics

• Utilize industry standard protocol and organizational strategies to create projects that can be used by fellow editors

• Create or update existing Standard Operating Procedures as it pertains to your assigned clients

• Prepare materials offline for finishing and delivery such as mix downs, conforms, embedded AAFs, etc.

• Manage their portion of the shared storage environment

• Operate industry standard production gear such as test and measurement equipment and captioning applications in support of program feeds, records, dub requests per SOPs and guidelines

• Perform technical evaluations on program submissions to ensure that they meet PBS technical operations standards or non-broadcast delivery specifications

• Report suspected equipment failures in a timely manner

• Keep management informed of client concerns, requests, suspected billing, work order or scheduling adjustment issues

• Complete all required work orders daily

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements for success:
• 3 years editing experience in a television or post-production facility

• 3 years of Avid and/or comparable non-linear editing system at the broadcast level

• Undergraduate degree in Broadcasting, Art, Design, Film, Communications, Digital Media or equivalent experience in television or broadcasting

• Ability to adapt to an ever changing and dynamic environment

• Ability to prioritize, multitask and make informed decisions under pressure and meet all established deadlines

• Strong client management skills, attention to customer service and detail

• Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination required.

PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the EEOC and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmevn3-3-137-170-183-42 in your application.