Editor, WXYZ

WXYZ, The E.W. Scripps ABC affiliate in Detroit, Michigan is seeking an Editor who will integrate visual content and audio material to create compelling stories and complete daily editing projects for multiple platforms. The role involves capturing visual content, editing long-form stories and daily newscasts, working with producers and journalists, operating news gathering equipment, maintaining video archives, and reacting to breaking news.

Must Have

• Capture visual content and edit long-form stories and daily newscasts.
• Work with producers, multi-media journalists and photojournalists.
• Operate various news gathering equipment.
• Maintain video archive filing system.
• React to breaking news on an immediate basis.
• Gather story related materials (sound and video) on a timely basis.
• Coordinate remote and studio events.
• Collaborate with affiliates on breaking news stories.
• Associate's degree in related field or equivalent years experience.
• Generally, 2+ years experience in related field.

Good to Have

• Proficiency in non-linear, editing software.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in posting content to the television station Web site.
• Knowledge and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws.

WXYZ, The E.W. Scripps ABC affiliate in Detroit, Michigan is seeking an Editor who will integrate visual content and audio material to create compelling stories and complete daily editing projects for multiple platforms.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Capture visual content and edit long-form stories and daily newscasts as needed.
• Work with producers, multi-media journalists and photojournalists to ensure a high quality product consistent with station's brand.
• Operate various news gathering equipment, including but not limited to video camera and video editing equipment.
• Maintain video archive filing system.
• Reacts to breaking news on an immediate basis.
• Gathers story related materials (sound and video) on a timely basis.
• Coordinates remote and studio events, creating synergy between remote and studio productions.
• Collaborates with affiliates on breaking news stories, sharing of information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Associate's degree in related field or equivalent years experience preferred
• Generally, 2+ years experience in related field preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Proficiency in non-linear, editing software
• Knowledge of and proficiency in posting content to the television station Web site
• Knowledge and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws