News Editor/Photographer

The News Editor/Photographer operates video editing equipment to produce images or scenes for newscasts and other programming.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Organizes and strings together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or instructions for newscasts and other programming.
Reviews assembled footage on screens or monitors 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 spots.
Sets up and operates computer editing and distribution systems, including Adobe Premiere, BitCentral, ENPS and AfterEffects 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.
Will be assigned to shoot video of events for stories and news coverage, independently or with an assigned reporter.
Performs other duties as assigned.