Editor

Job Description

Editor, WEWS

WEWS, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio, is searching for an Editor to join our team. Cleveland is a vibrant city that offers a unique blend of rich cultural heritage, world-class entertainment, and a thriving business landscape. As an Editor at WEWS, you will have the opportunity to capture the essence of this dynamic community and share its stories with a wide audience. In this role you will integrate visual content and audio material to create compelling stories and complete daily editing projects for multiple platforms.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Capture visual content and edit long-form stories and daily newscasts as needed.
• Work with producers, multi-media journalists and photojournalists to ensure a high quality product consistent with station's brand.
• Operate various news gathering equipment, including but not limited to video camera and video editing equipment.
• Maintain video archive filing system.
• React to breaking news on an immediate basis.
• Gather story related materials (sound and video) on a timely basis.
• Coordinate remote and studio events, creating synergy between remote and studio productions.
• Collaborate with affiliates on breaking news stories, sharing of information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• Associate's degree in related field or equivalent years experience preferred
• Generally, 2+ years experience in related field preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Proficiency in non-linear, editing software
• Knowledge of and proficiency in posting content to the television station webite
• Knowledge and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-j651o2-3-147-75-131-42 in your application.