KOMO-TV is looking for a dynamic video news editor. We edit with Avid Media Composer. Candidates need to be able to meet tight deadlines. KOMO airs 9.5 hours of live local content each weekday. You will be responsible for editing all forms of news content including packages. We are looking for someone who can tell a story and connect with the audience over multiple platforms. The position is for a WEEKEND OR AM shift Video Editor.
Job responsibilities include:
Editing video for daily news coverage, special projects, and sweep period pieces Taking in news feeds from news bureaus and various news organizations Collaborating with anchors, reporters, and producers on video elements of newscasts Meeting daily deadlines in a high-energy working environment
Requirements and Qualifications:
College degree or minimum one (1) year relative experience in the field Knowledge of nonlinear editing technology and Avid Media Composer editing is a definite plus Ability to work with a multitude of people and personalities while maintaining a professional work environmentEEO AND INCLUSIVITY:
Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!
About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.
The hourly compensation range for this role is $29.08 to $35.23. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.