Media Manager & Non-Linear Editor (Temp) - WABC

The Walt Disney Company•New York, NY

29d•$40 - $55

About The Position

WABC-TV is seeking a Media Manager & non-linear editor eager to work in a fast-paced news environment. The role calls for preparing and managing video assets on a deadline for use in multiple newscasts. The ideal candidate will be able to edit and transfer video elements between systems and platforms in an efficient and high-quality manner. This employee will be technically astute in addition to being organized, calm under pressure, and detail-oriented. We are looking for a highly communicative person that can seamlessly manage tasks among producers, reporters and editors. This is a temporary role and the ideal candidate will have flexible availability to work early mornings, nights, overnights and weekends.

Requirements

Proficient with non-linear desktop editing, including but not limited to Adobe Premiere.
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts: weekends, early mornings, late nights and holidays.
Work collaboratively with reporters, assignment desk editors, producers, writers and managers
Proven ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
Minimum 1 year of experience non-linear editing
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Media Encoder
Dalet, Galaxy or similar content management systems
High school diploma or equivalent
Background check clearance required.
Applicants should also have the flexibility to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a News environment a plus
Four-year degree

Responsibilities

Preparing and managing video assets on a deadline for use in multiple newscasts.
Edit and transfer video elements between systems and platforms in an efficient and high-quality manner.
Seamlessly manage tasks among producers, reporters and editors.