Local News Reporter
WPBF
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
WPBF
25 News has a part-time 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.
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:
• 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.
• Ability
to edit on non- linear equipment, including Final Cut Pro, Avid and Edius.
• 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-rvq6mg-54-242-165-255-42 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.