KWTV Editor/Photojournalist

Griffin Media•Oklahoma City, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

An Editor/Photojournalist at News 9 is a dual-role newsroom position involving photojournalism and editing. The employee captures and edits video for news, sports, and special features across television, digital platforms, and social media; produces high-quality video for assigned newscasts; and manages daily video downloads, organization, and archiving. The role calls for strong technical skills, teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to work in a fast-paced news environment. Knowledge of NPPA storytelling principles is a plus. This is a full-time position primarily working 40 hours per week at the OKC Griffin Media Center in Oklahoma City. The employee may be called upon to cover other hours and days for vacations, illnesses, breaking news, severe weather, or special projects and events. The position is not eligible for remote work. The role may involve rotating shifts, 24-hour call, field assignments, and driving for company business.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of college or trade school with an emphasis in 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 familiarity with journalistic ethics and standards.
Link to a previous work sample 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.
Demonstrates humility, a team-first attitude, and the ability to give and receive constructive criticism.
Demonstrates a strong work ethic, initiative, positive attitude, and sense of urgency.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of news editing and videography experience.
Knowledge of Adobe Premiere.
Understanding of National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) principles and practices.

Responsibilities

Record high-quality video and sound for broadcasts and digital platforms, using strong photojournalism, lighting, and editing skills.
Review and edit stories and produce polished news segments, including sequencing, transitions, cutting, color correction, sound mixing, and graphics or effects as needed.
Collaborate with reporters, producers, photojournalists, editors, and news managers to develop news, feature, and breaking-news stories.
Coordinate stories with the Assignment Desk and team throughout the shift.
Maintain equipment operational status, keep software up to date, and report technical issues for resolution.
Download, organize, and archive footage daily, maintaining an accessible media library.
Adapt to tight deadlines, multiple projects, and changing news events and priorities.
Ensure content meets broadcast quality standards and complies with journalistic ethics and legal regulations, including accuracy, fairness, and objectivity.
Stay current with industry trends, events, technology, and terminology.
Follow safety protocols and procedures while covering field assignments.
Take in network and sister-station feeds 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.