News Editor
Fox Corporation•Atlanta, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
In a major market newsroom, pacing, accuracy, and visual impact are everything. We are seeking a talented, fast-paced News Editor (Per Diem) to shape the visual narrative of our daily broadcasts and streaming content. Working as a per diem crew member, you will collaborate closely with Newscast Producers and the Digital Team to transform raw footage into compelling, clean, and high-impact news sequences under intense deadline pressure. The Role: What You’ll Do You will be a key player in our control room and editing bays, ensuring our visual storytelling is seamless across all platforms.
Requirements
- Demonstrated mastery of non-linear video editing software within a high-pressure, daily news environment.
- Exceptional digital file management and structural organization skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate with producers, writers, and technical staff during breaking news.
- Familiarity with social media video formats, clipping workflows, and modern digital platforms.
- A flexible, proactive mindset ready to adapt to shifting newsroom priorities and evolving broadcast technologies.
- Two (2) years of experience as a news video editor at a commercial television station is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is preferred.
- Ability to quickly master the station's newsroom computer system (iNews) and clipping software post-hire.
Responsibilities
- Cut and prepare video sequences for broadcast and streaming platforms on tight, live-television deadlines.
- Update iNews scripts with precise running times and cue markers for on-air graphics.
- Maintain absolute accuracy by auditing scripts against edited video and immediately alerting producers and writers to any discrepancies.
- Identify, clip, and optimize compelling video elements tailored specifically for digital and social media publication.
- Edit special reports, sweeps pieces, and other long-form content as assigned.
- Assist the Editing Coordinator with feed intake, archival video restoration, and "rundown checks" to ensure every asset is online before hit-time.
- Step in as the Editing Coordinator when needed, operate ENG Receive equipment, and manage video/audio switching gear to support live streaming initiatives.
Benefits
- The pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $20.00 per hour.
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