News Editor

Job Description

Fox Television Stations is one of the nation's largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 29 stations in 18 markets and covering over 37% of US television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, DC and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Seattle.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX 5 / FOX 5 Plus – the #1 news station in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia with the most hours of local news each week, has an opening for a part-time electronic news gathering (ENG) editor. We are looking for someone who is creative with a keen eye for detail, thinks outside of the box, is competitive and passionate about delivering award winning products, and is highly skilled at using technical resources to bring stories to life.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Edit ENG material for various newscasts under specific time constraints using state-of-the-art, non-linear editing equipment.
• Work in a graphics-intense, high-production value, fast-paced news environment.
• U nderstand what elements go into good storytelling and apply appropriate techniques into daily work.
• Work closely with producers, reporters, and other newsroom staff and departments about current stories, show rundowns, feeds, live shots, etc.
• Must be professional and respectful.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS
• HS diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.
• Minimum six (6) months of broadcast/news or related editing experience required.
• Must have a working knowledge of Adobe Premiere editing platform. Familiarity with Bitcentral newsroom system and iNews preferred.
• Excellent non-linear editing, audio, and computer skills.
• Ability to exercise judgment to select and edit shots, video, and audio for newscasts.
• Strong communication and decision making skills.
• Creative and detail-oriented.
• Superior news judgment.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work efficiently in fast-paced surroundings, both independently and as a team member.
• Will cross-train into other areas of the news operation as needed.

Candidates must be able to work flexible hours – early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays may be required. Submit video/link with samples of editing work.

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus operates out of state-of-the-art studios and facilities in the heart of downtown Bethesda, MD. We have excellent benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Our studios air the most hours of news each week throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and surrounding areas with a viewing audience that is unmatched. Fox 5 is surrounded by a restaurant scene offering cuisines from around the world, high-end boutiques, outdoor markets and so much more! The Bethesda Metro station is just steps away. Employees have access to the onsite fitness center and building accommodations. Learn more about our team: https://bit.ly/fox5rocks

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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