WRIC, 8News has an opening for a Video Editor. The Video Editor brings TV news to life with creativity, urgency and coordinating video editing content with reporters, producers and photojournalists. Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans.
The Video Editor:
- Organizes and edits together raw video into to match scripts for newscasts.
- Reviews edited video to determine whether corrections are necessary
- Trims recorded segments to specified lengths and reassembles segments into sequences that present stories with maximum effect
- Determines the specific audio and visual effects necessary to complete stories
- Sets up and operates computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product
- Selects and combines the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story
- Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, work product and desired effects.
- Maintains editing equipment
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
- College degree or equivalent related experience is required
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Experience editing video
- Proficiency with computers
- Proficiency with video editing equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Working knowledge of Adobe Premier helpful
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
Must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
