Editor

WESH 2/CW18, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in the Orlando market, has an opening for a highly motivated and creative News Editor to work in a very competitive news market. This position will cover news stories as assigned. 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.

Responsibilities

Edit stories and videos on tight deadlines for newscasts and digital platforms
Maintain news archives
Operate electronic newsgathering equipment
Nonlinear editing (using Adobe Premiere) of newscast elements including PKGs, VOs, VOSOTs, opens, teases and preproduction material
Effectively collaborates with producers, reporters and managers to produce high quality stories
Ensuring proper storage and organization of media files
Maintaining standards for all edited material
Taking in ENG and SNG feeds
Any other editing duties as assigned by news managers

Requirements:

Professional experience with nonlinear editing software (Adobe Premiere or equivalent) required
Work and edit on linear and non- linear equipment
Proficiency editing with Adobe Premiere
Must be able to handle and juggle multiple editing assignments under strict deadlines
Knowledge of current television production techniques
Familiarity with mass communications law and media responsibilities
Communicate effectively with photographers and producers
Must record multiple feeds on a digital encoding system
Source materials from multiple outlets and platforms
Work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment with calm, skilled execution
Possess a valid drivers’ license
Military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) is a plus
Related military experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs