News Video Editor

Job Description

News Video Editor, WTMJ

The E.W. Scripps Company and WTMJ are seeking a News Video Editor to integrate visual content and audio material to create compelling stories and complete daily editing projects for multiple platforms.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Capture visual content and edit long-form stories and daily newscasts as needed.
• Work with producers, multi-media journalists and photojournalists to ensure a high quality product consistent with station's brand.
• Operate various news gathering equipment, including but not limited to video camera and video editing equipment.
• Maintain video archive filing system.
• Reacts to breaking news on an immediate basis.
• Gathers story related materials (sound and video) on a timely basis.
• Coordinates remote and studio events, creating synergy between remote and studio productions.
• Collaborates with affiliates on breaking news stories, sharing of information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• Associate's degree in related field or equivalent years experience preferred
• Generally, 2+ years experience in related field preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Proficiency in non-linear, editing software
• Knowledge of and proficiency in posting content to the television station Web site
• Knowledge and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dy6ppq-3-145-46-139-42 in your application.