Sr. Editor

TelevisaUnivision•Houston, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

TelevisaUnivision in Houston is seeking an experienced Senior Editor to join its News team. The Senior Editor edits video across various formats, manages the editing team and its schedules, and coordinates with producers and the control room to ensure accurate, timely, and seamless on-air delivery. The role includes editing daily news stories, breaking news, and special reports; supporting storytelling; managing video and archive organization; and responding to technical incidents and requests from other departments or affiliates. Work may involve various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communications or equivalent relevant experience.
At least two years of video editing experience.
Expert knowledge of Avid Media Composer and iNEWS rundowns.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage editors, coordinate assignments, and create schedules.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Edit daily news stories, breaking news, and special reports using non-linear, computer-based editing equipment.
Manage the editing team, coordinate daily assignments, and create work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and meet production deadlines.
Work with reporters and producers to ensure video matches scripts and offer creative suggestions to strengthen storytelling.
Locate and select appropriate video from feeds and archives to support each story.
Coordinate with producers and the control room to ensure videos are ready for air on time.
Work with Content Management and Engineering teams to report, track, and follow up on technical incidents until resolved.
Organize and consolidate video for archiving after each newscast.
Perform weekly system maintenance by deleting outdated or unnecessary files according to retention policies and keeping folders and files organized and up to date.
Fulfill requests from other departments and/or affiliates.
Contribute creative ideas to improve workflows, video quality, and storytelling.
Work various shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays.