Video Editor

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Portland, ME

1d • $17 - $19

About The Position

WGME is hiring a creative, detail-oriented Part-Time News Editor to edit video for daily news coverage, special projects, and sweep-period pieces. The editor takes in news feeds from news bureaus and other news organizations and collaborates with anchors, reporters, and producers on video elements for newscasts. The role requires meeting daily deadlines in a high-energy environment and availability for early morning hours under tight deadlines.

Requirements

• College degree or a minimum of one year of related experience in the field.
• Ability to work with a multitude of people and personalities while maintaining a professional work environment.
• Availability to work early morning hours under tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Final Cut Pro and Avid NewsCutter XP editing technology.

Responsibilities

• Edit video for daily news coverage, special projects, and sweep-period pieces.
• Take in news feeds from news bureaus and various news organizations.
• Collaborate with anchors, reporters, and producers on video elements of newscasts.
• Meet daily deadlines in a high-energy working environment.

Benefits

• Retirement plan participation (eligible full-time positions).
• Life and disability insurance (eligible full-time positions).
• Health, dental, and vision plans (eligible full-time positions).
• Flexible spending accounts (eligible full-time positions).
• Sick leave, vacation time, and personal time (eligible full-time positions).
• Parental leave (eligible full-time positions).
• Employee stock purchase plan (eligible full-time positions).
• The company describes its benefits as great and also mentions an open-door policy and upward mobility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level