WTAE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA has an opening for a part-time News Editor. You will cover news stories as assigned. You have an excellent eye for visual compelling storytelling and is passionate about storytelling with great pictures and sound. You will report to the News Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
Edit stories, videos, and newscasts on tight deadlines
Maintain news archives
Operate electronic newsgathering equipment
Nonlinear editing using Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Avid, and Edius for newscast elements including PKGs, VOs, VOSOTs, opens, teases and preproduction material
Collaborate with producers, reporters and managers to produce high quality stories
Ensure storage and organization of media files
Maintain standards for all edited material
Taking in ENG and SNG feeds
Any other editing responsibilities as assigned by news managers
Requirements
Knowledge of nonlinear editing software
Proficiency editing with Adobe Premiere
Can handle and juggle multiple editing assignments under strict deadlines
Knowledge of current video production techniques
Familiarity with mass communications law and media responsibilities
Record multiple feeds on a digital encoding system
Search for source materials from multiple outlets and platforms
Related military experience will be considered
In-person attendance is required
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.
About Us
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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