Local News Editor

WLKY, the CBS affiliate in Louisville, KY has an opening for a News Video Editor to work in a very competitive news market. This person will edit video in the weekend and weekday evening newscasts. The right candidate has an excellent eye for visual compelling storytelling and is passionate about combining writing and storytelling with great pictures and sound.  

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

Previous video editing experience 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

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.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

Medical | Dental | Vision 401(k) matching Emotional Wellness Support Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave LGBTQ+ Health Services Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs