News Editor - KIRO TV

Cox Media Group•Seattle, WA

2d•$25 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

KIRO Seattle has an immediate opening for a full time News Editor. We're looking for someone with solid news judgement, who thrives on creativity and is a self-starting problem solver. Candidates must be able to multitask, communicate effectively, and work on a variety of station projects including the daily news product. The editor will work all shifts assigned, including mornings, weekends and holidays.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must have the talent and experience to consistently generate a top-notch creative news product
Candidates must be highly motivated self-starters with a minimum of 2 years broadcast television non-linear editing/production experience on a major platform (Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, Grass Valley Edius, and/or Adobe Premiere
Handbrake, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, LiveU Central, and archive systems skills are a plus
The right candidate must be able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Candidate should be a strategic planner with a good editorial sense
He/she must be able to interface with key editorial producers and managers proactively under deadline pressure

Responsibilities

Arrive to work on time and ready for work
Check schedules, iNews, web email and Teams daily when on duty
Edit news content for all platforms
Demonstrate operation of assigned editing software including but not limited to associated Avid software, Aspera, LU Central, Vantage & Network Content Delivery Systems
Care of assigned edit workstation – reporting discrepancies, hardware and software problems
Be able to search and download archive footage for editing and for delivery to photographers in the field
Accept and perform assigned duties to archive text, media, delete system media and other system metadata
Understanding of concepts of intercom, router, monitoring, internet streaming and bond cellular video transmission systems
Sit for periods of 4 hours or more
While not on duty, return missed phone calls and emails in a timely manner
Willingness to accept overtime and volunteer for open shifts

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available to the employee and employee’s family (i.e. child, spouse, domestic partner).
Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care) and Health Savings Accounts
Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance (supplemental and accidental, death, and dismemberment)
Participation in CMG’s 401(k) plan with generous company match and both pre-tax and Roth options
Full-time hourly employees are eligible to earn up to 176 hours of PTO inclusive of paid sick and safe time under applicable law.
Part-time employees will receive one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
Up to eight (8) paid holidays & two (2) floating holidays throughout calendar year 2025
Up to two (2) weeks of paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program
All other benefits required by applicable law