Local News Editor

WLKY-TV the CBS affiliate in Louisville, Kentucky, has an opening for a News Editor. You will cover news stories as assigned. You will edit all video in the weekend and weekday morning newscasts. You have an excellent eye for visual compelling storytelling and is passionate about combining writing and storytelling with great pictures and sound. You will report to the News Director.

Job Responsibilities:

Edit stories, videos, and newscasts on tight deadlines
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:

Previous video editing experience
Professional experience with nonlinear editing software (Adobe Premiere preferred)
Experience working on linear and non-linear equipment
Proficiency editing with Adobe Premiere
Experience with ENPS and Bit Central a plus
Can handle and juggle multiple editing assignments under strict deadlines
Knowledge of current television production techniques
Search for source materials from multiple outlets and platforms
Can work in a fast paced, detail-oriented environment with calm, skilled execution
Possess a valid drivers’ license and good driving record
In-person attendance; will work overnight hours
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