Video Editor / Producer

Job Description

Video Editor / Producer - WBKO

About WBKO:

WBKO Television is the dominant source for local news and entertainment in the Bowling Green area and operates the ABC, FOX and CW affiliates. Nestled in the heart of South-Central Kentucky between Louisville and Nashville, WBKO is home to Emmy and AP award winning mentors. We offer employees flexibility to learn other jobs with the latest industry equipment and software; live news experience; and encouragement to volunteer in the community. Over the last 15 years, we have helped raise more than nine million dollars for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. We also enjoy being a part of the community by engaging in activities including ringing the bell for the Salvation Army at Christmas, helping to promote United Way's Day of Caring, and jumping into icy cold water for Junior Achievement's Penguin Plunge.

Bowling Green is the fastest growing city in Kentucky and is ''geared for fun'' as the home of the Corvette, the Bowling Green Hot Rods baseball team, and countless caves and hiking trails ready to be explored! Mammoth Cave National Park, the world's longest known cave system, is also right down I-65. The arts scene is active in Bowling Green with the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) which brings in nationally known artists and productions.

WBKO works closely with Western Kentucky University by airing a weekly ''View from the Hill'' segment and covering its programs and Division I sports teams. WBKO is proud to serve our community and nurture our employees to grow professionally, be more community-oriented, and have fun in a family environment.

Job Summary/Description:

WBKO is seeking an editor/producer for its morning newscast. The ideal candidate will be proficient in video editing, working to edit videos needed for AM Kentucky. We will train the right candidate, but newsroom knowledge is a bonus! This position will be used to help produce as well, working with the morning producer to help write or find content as needed.

Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

What We Expect from You:
* Editing video for daily newscast
* Recording news feeds from various outlets
* Collaborating with producers, anchors, reporters on video elements
* Meeting daily deadlines
* Assist producer, as needed, with writing, stacking, communicating with the AM team
* Calm under pressure & Team Player
* Ability to work the following schedule: Monday through Friday – 3:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

What You Can Expect from Us:
* An inclusive team environment
* Mentorship and coaching
* Training and ongoing support
* Abilities to cross-train and learn other skills in the newsroom.
* Clear guidelines and communication from newsroom leadership
* Other duties, tasks and responsibilities may be assigned at any time.

Qualifications/Requirements:
* Strong video editing background we utilize Edius to edit our video, training will be provided
* Strong news judgment
* High-level understanding of journalist ethics
* Positive attitude, open to feedback and constructive criticism
* MVR check required

Qualified, interested applicants may 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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dy4zqp-18-117-152-251-42 in your application.