Editor

TEGNA Inc.•Portland, OR

13h•Onsite

About The Position

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. KGW in Portland, Oregon is looking for a highly skilled video editor to join our news team full-time. We are seeking a creative and efficient editor who can edit accurate and energized content for television, social media and mobile from newsroom-generated source material. Our ideal candidate is familiar with the latest editing software, tools and techniques and has a passion for the craft and upholds the highest standards in journalism.

Requirements

BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field, or commensurate experience
2-5 years of newsroom experience preferred
Strong computer, organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced mobile environment.
Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
Work Environment: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

Nice To Haves

experience with Edius and Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Adobe Stock & Photoshop) a plus
Experience creating vertical video on common platforms a plus (YouTube shorts, Instagram reels)

Responsibilities

Creative storytelling of the highest journalistic standards, editing a variety of video elements including voice-overs, SOTS, packages, graphics and teases.
Ability to operate non-linear edit systems, experience with Edius and Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Adobe Stock & Photoshop) a plus.
Experience creating vertical video on common platforms a plus (YouTube shorts, Instagram reels)
Must always have a professional demeanor and work well as a team player with newsroom team and staff in an open-plan workspace.
Ability to multi-task, self-direct to meet newsroom workflow demands, handle editing assignments, understand a central media ingest process to capture feeds, FTP material, downloads of shared content, while constantly monitoring quality control, story scripts and producer notes.

Benefits

Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Access to dental and eye care coverage
Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
Disability and life insurance
401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis
Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc for all employees and their eligible family members
12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health for all employees and their eligible family members
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
Nine paid holidays per year