Nightside Executive Producer
WLKY
Louisville, KY
WLKY
has an opening for a highly motivated and creative News Editor to work
in a very competitive news market. This person will be in charge of
editing for multiple newscasts.
Our ideal candidate has an excellent eye
for visual compelling storytelling, works well with producers and
photographers and is passionate about combining strong writing and
storytelling with great pictures and sound.
Job Responsibilities:
• Edit stories,
videos, and newscasts on tight deadlines.
• Maintain news
archives.
• Nonlinear
editing (using Adobe Premiere) of newscast elements including PKGs, VOs,
VOSOTs, opens, teases and pre-production material.
• Effectively
collaborates with producers, reporters and managers to produce high
quality stories.
• Ensuring proper
storage and organization of media files.
• Maintaining
standards for all edited material.
• Taking in ENG
and SNG feeds.
• Any other
editing duties as assigned by news managers.
Experience Requirements:
• Previous editing
experience required.
• Professional
experience with nonlinear editing software (Adobe Premiere or equivalent)
required.
• Military
experience will be considered.
Qualifications
Requirements:
• Ability to work
on linear and non- linear equipment.
• Proficiency
editing with Adobe Premiere.
• Must be able to
handle and juggle multiple editing assignments under strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of
current television production techniques.
• Familiarity with
mass communications law and media responsibilities.
• Communicate
effectively with photographers and producers.
• Able to search
for source materials from multiple outlets and platforms.
• Able to work in
a fast paced, detail-oriented environment with calm, skilled execution.
• Possess a valid
drivers' license and good driving record.
Education:
• High School
Diploma.
• Some college or
technical school preferred.
• Military
training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) is a plus
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gp730g-13-59-243-194-42 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.