KWTV Editor/Photojournalist

Griffin Media•Oklahoma City, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

An Editor/Photojournalist at News 9 helps drive the Ideal Team Player culture. This dual-role position combines photojournalism—capturing and editing engaging videos for news, sports, and special features across television, digital platforms, and social media—with editing video for assigned newscasts. The role also manages video archiving and maintains the archive system. It requires strong technical skills, a team-oriented approach, and the ability to work in a fast-paced news environment. Knowledge of NPPA storytelling principles is a plus. The position is based at the OKC Griffin Media Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and is not eligible for remote work. It is full-time, primarily 40 hours per week, with flexibility to cover other hours and days for vacations, illnesses, breaking news, severe weather, or special projects and events. The employee must be able to work rotating shifts and be on 24-hour call.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of college or trade school, with emphasis on broadcast production, journalism, or a related field; related experience may be evaluated as a substitute for years of education.
Proficiency in operating editing and recording equipment.
Familiarity with at least one non-linear editing platform, such as Avid, Adobe Premiere, Edius, or DaVinci.
Proficiency in operating professional camera equipment, video cameras, and accessories.
Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving newsroom technologies and workflows.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to collaborate effectively, and readiness to assist in all aspects of newsgathering.
Ability to work independently or with a reporter to capture stories under tight deadlines.
Passion for storytelling and understanding of NPPA principles and practices.
Familiarity with journalistic ethics and standards and ability to maintain integrity in reporting.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
A link to a previous work sample is required.
Must have or be able to obtain a valid Oklahoma driver's license and have a driving record acceptable to the company.
Ability to verbally communicate in English, read computer monitor information, and hear detailed spoken words.
Ability to remain sedentary and travel to the work location; perform manual dexterity tasks with hands and fingers; analyze data, concentrate, reason, and write; and perform under emotional stress.
Ability to lift 50 pounds unaided.
Ability to work rotating shifts and be on 24-hour call.
Ability to demonstrate humility, a team-first attitude, receptiveness to constructive criticism, a strong work ethic, initiative, interpersonal awareness, a positive attitude, and a sense of urgency.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of NPPA storytelling principles.
At least one year of news editing and videography experience.
Knowledge of Adobe Premiere.

Responsibilities

Record high-quality video and sound for broadcasts and digital platforms, applying strong photojournalism, lighting, and editing skills.
Review and edit stories and produce polished news segments, including sequencing, transitions, cutting, color correction, sound mixing, and adding graphics or effects as needed.
Collaborate with reporters, producers, photojournalists, editors, and news managers on news, feature stories, and breaking news events.
Communicate with the Assignment Desk and team during the shift to coordinate stories.
Maintain equipment operational status, keep software up to date, and report technical issues for prompt resolution.
Download, organize, and archive footage daily while maintaining an accessible media library.
Adapt to tight deadlines, multiple projects, and changing news events.
Ensure content meets broadcast quality standards and complies with journalistic ethics and legal regulations, including accuracy, fairness, and objectivity.
Stay current on industry trends, events, technology, and terminology, and adapt to changing news events, deadlines, and priorities.
Follow safety protocols and procedures while covering assignments in the field.
Take in feeds from network and sister stations and receive satellite, microwave, and fiber-optic feeds as necessary.
Drive an automobile for company business when required.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.