Editor / Video Journalist

Job Description

KXAN (Austin, TX) is looking for Editor/Video Journalist to join our top-rated, highly collaborative newsroom, in one of the fastest-growing and most desired cities. Be part of a team that values your ideas and encourages creative, compelling storytelling. Perfect position to utilize your editing and video skills to start your career as a video journalist.

The Editor/Video Journalist operates television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports. This position requires show editing for newscasts.
• Edits show content for newscasts
• Shoots video for news reports
• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics and shot requirements
• Sets up, composes and executes video shots
• Maintains video equipment
• Edits video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content
• Operates live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
• High school diploma
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years' experience operating video recording equipment (More for larger markets and less for smaller markets)
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Proficiency with video recording equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkmx8q-18-217-242-39-42 in your application.