Editor News Mmkt
US

Job Info

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Job Summary

An Editor at WFTV shall be assigned to edit news content for all platforms. They should be skilled in visual storytelling, teamwork, problem solving, and creativity. Must be willing to work all shifts and maintain a positive attitude, work well individually and with others in a professional manner. A WFTV Editor shall be expected to learn new skills and equipment as assigned with a desire to learn and improve core editing skills.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Arrive to work on time and ready for work
• Check schedules, i-news, web email daily when on duty
• Edit news content for all platforms
• Demonstrate operation of assigned editing software including but not limited to associated Avid software, Aspera, LU Central, Vantage & Network Content Delivery Systems
• Care of assigned edit workstation - reporting discrepancies, hardware and software problems
• Be able to search and download archive footage for editing and for delivery to photographers in the field
• Accept and perform assigned duties to archive text, media, delete system media and other system metadata.
• Understanding of concepts of intercom, router, monitoring, microwave (ENG), satellite, internet streaming and bond cellular video transmission systems.

What we look for

A WFTV Editor must be able to take direction from Producers, Assignment Editors, Reporters, and Managers. Editors will manage a high volume of assignments and will be responsible for collecting video and elements as instructed in scripts and verbally.

Physical Requirements:

• Sit for periods of 4 hours or more.

Expectations:

• While not on duty, return missed phone calls and emails in a timely manner
• Editors are expected to take a one-hour break during the course of a shift which is eight hours or more.
• Willingness to accept overtime and volunteer for open shifts

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