Part Time News Editor

Nexstar Media Group • Wilkes Barre, PA

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About The Position

The News Editor operates editing equipment to produce images or scenes for newscasts and other programming. This role involves organizing and stringing together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or instructions for newscasts and other programming. The News Editor reviews assembled footage on screens or monitors to determine whether corrections are necessary and trims filmed segments to specified lengths, reassembling segments into sequences that present stories with maximum effect. Additionally, the editor determines the specific audio and visual effects necessary to complete spots and sets up and operates computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product. The editor selects and combines the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story, confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, work product, and desired effects, maintains editing equipment, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years' experience operating video editing equipment
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Proficiency with video editing equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Organizes and strings together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or instructions for newscasts and other programming
• Reviews assembled footage on screens or monitors to determine whether corrections are necessary
• Trims filmed segments to specified lengths and reassembles segments into sequences that present stories with maximum effect
• Determines the specific audio and visual effects necessary to complete spots
• Sets up and operates computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product
• Selects and combines the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story
• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, work product and desired effects
• Maintains editing equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees