Video Editor / Producer

Job Description

Video Editor / Producer - WBKO

VIDEO EDITOR/PRODUCER (EVENING) - WBKO

About WBKO:

WBKO Television is the dominant source for local news and entertainment in the Bowling Green area and operates the ABC, FOX and CW affiliates. Nestled in the heart of South-Central Kentucky between Louisville and Nashville, WBKO is home to Emmy and AP award winning mentors. We offer employees flexibility to learn other jobs with the latest industry equipment and software; live news experience; and encouragement to volunteer in the community. Over the last 15 years, we have helped raise more than nine million dollars for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. We also enjoy being a part of the community by engaging in activities including ringing the bell for the Salvation Army at Christmas, helping to promote United Way's Day of Caring, and jumping into icy cold water for Junior Achievement's Penguin Plunge.

Bowling Green is the fastest growing city in Kentucky and is ''geared for fun'' as the home of the Corvette, the Bowling Green Hot Rods baseball team, and countless caves and hiking trails ready to be explored! Mammoth Cave National Park, the world's longest known cave system, is also right down I-65. The arts scene is active in Bowling Green with the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) which brings in nationally known artists and productions.

WBKO works closely with Western Kentucky University by airing a weekly ''View from the Hill'' segment and covering its programs and Division I sports teams. WBKO is proud to serve our community and nurture our employees to grow professionally, be more community-oriented, and have fun in a family environment.

Job Summary/Description:

WBKO is seeking an editor/producer for its newscasts. The ideal candidate will be proficient in video editing, working to edit videos needed for afternoon and evening newscasts. We will train the right candidate, but newsroom knowledge is a bonus! This position will be used to help produce as well, working with producers to help write or find content as needed. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career and gain a solid foundation for the next step.

What We Expect from You:
• Editing video for daily newscasts
• Recording news feeds from various outlets
• Collaborating with producers, anchors, reporters on video elements
• Meeting daily deadlines
• Assist producers, as needed, with writing, stacking, communicating with production team
• Contribute on to digital platforms, including website and social media
• Calm under pressure & Team Player
• Schedule will primarily be evening hour, with weekend and holiday work as needed.

What You Can Expect from Us:
• An inclusive team environment
• Mentorship and coaching
• Training and ongoing support
• Abilities to cross-train and learn other skills in the newsroom.
• Clear guidelines and communication from newsroom leadership
*** Please note, the primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above ***

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Video editing knowledge, we utilize Edius to edit our video, training will be provided
• Solid news judgment
• Understanding of journalistic ethics
• Positive attitude, open to feedback and constructive criticism
• MVR check required

Qualified, interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

WBKO-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqpwk1-18-224-67-149-42 in your application.