VIDEO EDITOR/DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER - KOLD

Gray Television • Tucson, AZ

42d

About The Position

Southern Arizona's news leader is seeking someone with an interest in video editing who understands the digital world we live in. This person will edit videos for newscasts and our digital platforms, and they will also contribute to our digital team as a content producer. We're looking for someone who lives for current events - who gets that adrenaline rush from breaking news and who will hustle to get video and digital stories ready for our eager audiences. The ideal candidate will have experience with nonlinear editing software (Edius preferred), writing skills, creativity, and drive. This person will work with our newscast producers and directors to craft great shows and with our digital team to craft streaming and on-demand content.

Requirements

• Non-linear editing skills required (Edius experience preferred)
• Strong verbal/written communications skills and knowledge of AP Style required
• Ability to work well under pressure and well with a diverse group of people is required
• Flexibility and on-the-spot problem-solving abilities required
• Attention to detail and accuracy while working to meet daily deadlines required
• Ability to balance the demands of both long and short-term projects while meeting daily deadlines required
• Willingness to work flexible shifts and be on call required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or a related field preferred
• Solid understanding of social media and analytics preferred
• 1-2 years of newsroom and digital content producing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Communicate well with producers in order to find and select video content sources
• Edit video
• Coordinate with digital producers on cross-platform content
• Communicate with anchors, assignment desk, field crews, and others to ensure execution of a high-quality newscast
• Write AP-style news stories daily for digital platforms
• Send breaking news and trending push alerts and social posts
• Ensure factual, grammatical, and legal accuracy online and uphold the station's established journalistic standards to avoid editorial bias
• Collaborate with reporting staff to take advantage of the presentation of their stories on the website and on social media
• Know and use effective SEO practices
• Regularly review web metrics and analytics to adjust content to optimize the display of the site to the viewer's interests
• Communicate effectively with producers to incorporate web and social elements into newscasts
• Live-stream events
• Work independently and with others

What This Job Offers

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