News Videographer/Editor Jobs

WLWT-TV, the Hearst Television owned station in Cincinnati has an opening for a highly motivated and creative News Videographer/Editor to work in a competitive news market. Our ideal candidate has an excellent eye for visual compelling storytelling and is passionate about combining strong writing and storytelling with great pictures and sound. This candidate must be able to use ENG cameras and advanced editing software and be creative with editing and effects under tight deadlines. This position will cover news stories as assigned. Must be a true team player.

Job Responsibilities:

• Efficiently operate ENG cameras and equipment, including TVU, microwave and satellite technology.
• Work collaboratively with reporters and anchors.
• Ensuring proper storage and organization of media files.
• Any other shooting or editing duties as assigned by news managers.
• FAA licensed drone pilot a plus
• Edit video in the field and in house, for newscasts under tight deadlines.
• Nonlinear editing (using Adobe Premiere) of newscast elements including PKGs, VOs, VOSOTs, OPENS, TEASES and preproduction material.
• Maintain news archives.
• Proficiently edit newscasts.
• Taking in ENG and SNG feeds.
• Maintain standards for all edited material.
• Can easily carry up to 50 pounds.
• Effectively collaborate with producers, and managers to produce high quality stories.

Experience Requirements:

• Professional experience with nonlinear editing software (Adobe Premiere or equivalent) required.
• Military on-air producing experience will be considered.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Familiarity with mass communications law and media responsibilities.
• Proficiency editing with Adobe Premiere.
• Ability to edit on non- linear equipment, including Final Cut Pro, Avid and Edius.
• Ability to work on linear and non- linear equipment.
• Knowledge of current television production techniques.
• Able to search for source materials from multiple outlets and platforms.
• Must be able to handle and juggle multiple editing assignments under strict deadlines.
• Must be able to record multiple feeds on a digital encoding system.
• Able to work in a fast paced, detail-oriented environment with calm, skilled execution.
• Communicate effectively with photographers and producers.

Education:

• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.
• Military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) is a plus.
• FAA licensed drone pilot a plus.