NewsNation - News Video Editor - Part-time
About The Position
The Editor creates compelling video content for NewsNation broadcasts and digital platforms. Working closely with Producers and Editorial teams, the role edits daily news content, breaking news, interviews, packages, and long-form projects while maintaining accuracy, speed, and strong editorial judgment. The position is based on-site at NewsNation’s New York newsroom and production facility. The schedule may include mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours. Availability for breaking news and special projects is required; attendance, punctuality, and schedule flexibility are essential. The position is represented by IBEW Local 1212 and is covered by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of professional video editing experience in Network News, Live Television, or a Major-Market Newsroom.
- Advanced Adobe Premiere Pro skills and familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Experience with BitCentral or similar newsroom media management platforms.
- Experience with Latakoo or similar media transfer tools.
- Strong news judgment, storytelling ability, and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced live news environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
- Must be able to report on-site to NewsNation's New York newsroom and production facility.
- Availability for breaking news and special projects; attendance, punctuality, and schedule flexibility are essential.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Frame.io review and approval workflows.
- Familiarity with ENPS or similar newsroom systems.
- Experience preparing content for both broadcast and digital platforms.
- Knowledge of newsroom style guides and broadcast technical standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Broadcast Production, Film, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Responsibilities
- Edit VOs, SOTs, teases, interviews, packages, and long-form content for broadcast and digital platforms.
- Collaborate with Producers and Editorial teams to execute creative and editorial vision.
- Apply strong news judgment, storytelling, pacing, and attention to detail.
- Organize and prepare media using newsroom and file-transfer systems.
- Manage multiple assignments and meet daily and breaking news deadlines.
- Ensure content meets editorial, technical, branding, and delivery standards.
- Communicate missing media, unclear instructions, or technical issues.
- Support Special Projects and other production assignments as needed.
Benefits
- Part-time employees are eligible for a 401(k) and applicable local/state leave plans.
- Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
