News Editor
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Job Description
News Video Editor
KCCI, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, IA has an opening for a News Video Editor. You will cover news stories as assigned. You have an excellent eye for visual compelling storytelling and are passionate about combining writing and storytelling with great pictures and sound. You will report to the Chief Photographer.
Responsibilities
Edit stories, videos, and newscasts on tight deadlinesMaintain news archivesOperate electronic newsgathering equipmentNonlinear editing using Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Avid, and Edius for newscast elements including PKGs, VOs, VOSOTs, opens, teases and preproduction materialCollaborate with producers, reporters and managers to produce high quality storiesEnsure storage and organization of media filesMaintain standards for all edited materialTaking in ENG and SNG feedsAny other editing responsibilities as assigned by news managers
Requirements
Knowledge of nonlinear editing softwareProficiency editing with Adobe PremiereCan handle and juggle multiple editing assignments under strict deadlinesKnowledge of current video production techniquesFamiliarity with mass communications law and media responsibilitiesRecord multiple feeds on a digital encoding systemSearch for source materials from multiple outlets and platformsRelated military experience will be considered
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
Medical | Dental | Vision401(k) matchingEmotional Wellness SupportPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health ServicesAdditional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
About Us
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
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