Staff News Editor – Abc News

ABC News is responsible for all of the ABC Television Network’s news programming, including “World News Tonight with David Muir,” “Nightline,” “Good Morning America,” “GMA3,” “20/20,” “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” ABC News Live, ABC News Radio, ABCNews.com, and satellite service NewsOne. These award-winning teams provide the latest information and analysis of major events to bring viewers a better understanding of the world.

ABC News is looking for a Video Editor for its top-rated News programs.

This role will have the following responsibilities:

• Editing fixes in recorded programs for on air consistency.
• Working with Production and Broadcast Operations playing back fixed content to the network and prepare elements for digital platforms.
• Making editorial judgments while editing segments for Voice Overs, show opens, short packages, as well as re-editing previously aired and edited packages.
• Editorial responsibility over some segments.

This role is a full time, on-site staff position. The shift will vary and is subject to the requirements of the business and may include off-hour work. Rate is commensurate with experience.

This role will be covered by the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians - ABC collective bargaining agreement.

Basic Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, work well under pressure, and able to meet deadlines.
• Minimum 5 years working in Broadcast News.
• Must be an expert in Avid Media Composer and experience with Avid Interplay.
• Must be knowledgeable of end to end broadcast workflows.
• Experience with third party effects including Sapphire, BCC a must.
• Work well with a team and independently.
• Must be available to work flexible hours and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Boris Red/Avid FX, Sapphire
• X Keys, Command.
• Evertz Dreamcatcher
• INews experience
• Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Media Encoder, Premiere.

Required Education:

• BA or BS from a 4 year accredited college or university or equivalent experience

The pay rate for this role in New York City is $58.1375 per hour.