Content Editor
ITV
Birmingham, United Kingdom
WVTM-TV has an opening for a self-motivated individual who wants to win each day. We
are seeking a photographer with the ability to capture the essence of what's
happening in the field, and then bring it vividly into the homes of our
viewers. We are also seeking an editor who can simultaneously coordinate feeds,
edit with both the eye and ear in mind, and coordinate content elements for
multiple shows. This member of our team will spend several hours each day
editing for newscasts and several hours each day out in the field shooting,
editing, and executing live shots for stories. The winning candidate is also
tech savvy and up-to-date on the most modern aspects of our medium. You must be
able to shoot on Sony XD Cam, GoPro, on laptop computer and iPhone, and edit in
Adobe Premiere and utilize the ENG, SNG, and wireless data to feed completed
work to the station. Excellent editing skills, exceptional time-management
abilities, effective communication style, organization, and knowledge of Adobe
Premiere, Precis, ABC and CNN platforms are critical. An excellent eye for
video and the highest journalistic standards are a must. If you are quick
acting, quicker thinking, and technically savvy, we want you working in our
newsroom.
Job Responsibilities:
• Shooting and editing of VOs, VO-SOTs
and packages for Broadcast Air and On-line postings
• Working with the Assignment Desk and
Reporters to cover daily stories.
• Gathers and edits video and still
pictures for digital platforms
• Working with reporters and producers to
ensure the best content and facts are gathered.
• Working with producers to ensure their
creative vision is executed with vivid video and natural sound.
• Communicating and coordinating incoming
video elements from crews in the field.
• Can work with catalog systems to record
and locate necessary video.
• Will produce and publish content to our
online platforms
Experience Requirements:
• Must have computer and software experience.
• Previous newsroom editing experience preferred.
• Related military experience will be considered.
Qualifications Requirements:
• Can easily carry
up to 50 pounds of equipment
• Efficient
Operation on ENG trucks
• Can work in all
weather conditions
• Can operate
large vehicles, must have a valid driver's license and a near-perfect driving
record
• Exceptional
ability to operate digital editing tools
• Can organize and
prioritize
• Must be a
self-starter - someone who doesn't wait to be told what to do
• Ability to work
under pressure, making quick decisions
Education:
• College
degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field
• Equivalent
military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) and associated
experience will be considered.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmm23g-3-81-222-152-42 in your application.
Hearst Television, a subsidiary of Hearst, owns and operates local television and radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households.