News Video Editor

Job Description

News Video Editor / KPHO

NEWS VIDEO EDITOR (P/T) - KTVK/KPHO

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

Job Summary/Description:

The person in this position is responsible for editing videos for all media platforms and initiatives, including broadcast, web, digital, and social. This employee also acquires video feeds from satellite, microwave, backpacks, and other transmission sources and ensures field crews are ready for air, including making necessary IFB assignments. This person is responsible for routing and recording all feeds into our content management system. This employee is also responsible for participating in maintaining and retrieving assets in the content management and archive systems as well as helping to maintain field operations equipment.

Edits video for all media platforms and initiatives, including broadcast, web, digital, and social. Communicates effectively to prepare for and execute all team responsibilities. Works with the Chief News Editor to improve the overall editing workflow.

Acquires video feeds from satellite, microwave, backpacks, and other transmission sources from the field and ingests them into the content management system for potential future use. Communicates effectively between crews in the control room and the field to ensure crews are ready for air, including making the necessary IFB assignments.

Maintains the content management and archive systems. Retrieves assets in these systems as needed. Assists the Field Operations Manager in maintaining field operations equipment and related workflows.

Please note - the primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:
• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism/Production, Communications, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Two years' experience working as a news video editor in a television news environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of non-linear editing.
• Familiarity with receiving video feeds from satellite, microwave, backpack, and other transmission sources preferred.
• Must be able to work accurately in a fast-paced, high-stress environment while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Must possess an understanding of current journalism standards.
• Strong technical and organizational skills.

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WCAX-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnqq1k-3-15-34-244-42 in your application.