Job Description
News Editor- Part Time
WOOD-TV in beautiful Grand Rapids, MI has an opportunity for someone who understands the importance of great editing.
Our newscasts rely on editors to bring stories to life. The News Editor operates editing equipment to produce images or scenes for newscasts and other programming. This staff member also takes in live feeds from WOOD-TV news crews, and shares our content with 200+ stations around the Nexstar Nation.
Job Description:
• Organizes and strings together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or instructions for newscasts and other programming.
• Reviews assembled footage on screens or monitors to determine whether corrections are necessary.
• Trims filmed segments to specified lengths and reassembles segments into sequences that present stories with maximum effect.
• Determines the specific audio and visual effects necessary to complete spots.
• Sets up and operates computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product.
• Selects and combines the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Skills:
• High school diploma.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Minimum one year experience operating video editing equipment.
• Proficiency with computers, and other office equipment..
• Proficiency with video editing equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Training/Equipment: Computer with editing, and motion graphic software, Videography skills.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements: High stress environment with deadline pressures.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re6yb2-3-22-130-59-42 in your application.