News Video Editor, WTMJ

2 Minutes ago • 2 Years + • Video Editing

Job Summary

Job Description

WTMJ is hiring a News Editor to integrate visual and audio content for compelling stories and daily editing projects across multiple platforms. Responsibilities include editing vo's, vosots, and packages for newscasts. This role offers a stepping stone into various newsroom careers like photojournalism, graphic artistry, or news production. Join a supportive, award-winning newsroom.
Must have:
  • 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 the station's brand.
  • Operate various news-gathering equipment, including but not limited to video cameras and video editing equipment.
  • Maintain video archive filing system.
  • React 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 and sharing of information.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Good to have:
  • Associate's degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience preferred

Job Details

The News Editor will integrate visual content and audio material to create compelling stories and complete daily editing projects for multiple platforms. You'll be responsible for editing vo's, vosots, packages, and more for newscasts. For self-starters, this can be a stepping stone into different newsroom careers. Some who have held this position have grown into photojournalists, graphic artists, and news producers. This is a supportive, award-winning newsroom. Apply today to join the team!

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 the station's brand.
  • Operate various news-gathering equipment, including but not limited to video cameras and video editing equipment.
  • Maintain video archive filing system.
  • React 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 and sharing of information.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

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

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

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

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About The Company

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

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