Sports Video Journalist / Reporter
WLKY
Louisville, KY
WLKY has an opening for a highly motivated and creative
News Editor to work in a very competitive news market. This position will cover
news stories as assigned.
Our ideal
candidate has an excellent eye for visual compelling storytelling and is
passionate about combining strong writing and storytelling with great pictures
and sound. This will be a weekend schedule, flexibility required
Job Responsibilities:
• Edit
stories, videos, and newscasts on tight deadlines.
• Maintain
news archives.
• Operate
electronic newsgathering equipment.
• Nonlinear
editing (using Adobe Premiere) of newscast elements including PKGs, VOs,
VOSOTs, opens, teases and preproduction 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
on-air 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.
• Must
be able to record multiple feeds on a digital encoding system.
• 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-r1qpyg-44-200-196-38-42 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.