Video Editor

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Portland, ME

15d

About The Position

WGME is hiring an experienced, detail-oriented, and creative part-time News Editor to edit video for daily news coverage, special projects, and sweep-period pieces. The role includes receiving news feeds from news bureaus and other news organizations and collaborating with anchors, reporters, and producers on video elements for newscasts. The editor works in a high-energy environment and meets daily deadlines. The position requires availability for early morning hours and work under tight deadlines. The stated base hourly compensation range is $17.02 to $19.02 per hour; final compensation depends on relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. The posting describes benefits as available to full-time positions, not as benefits for this part-time role.

Requirements

• College degree or a minimum of one year of related experience in the field.
• Ability to work with a range 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 is a definite plus.

Responsibilities

• Edit video for daily news coverage, special projects, and sweep-period pieces.
• Receive 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 (for full-time positions)
• Life insurance (for full-time positions)
• Disability insurance (for full-time positions)
• Health insurance (for full-time positions)
• Dental insurance (for full-time positions)
• Vision insurance (for full-time positions)
• Flexible spending accounts (for full-time positions)
• Sick leave (for full-time positions)
• Vacation time (for full-time positions)
• Personal time (for full-time positions)
• Parental leave (for full-time positions)
• Employee stock purchase plan (for full-time positions)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time