Nexstar Media Group - Spartanburg, SC
posted 4 months ago
WSPA-TV in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a skilled News Editor to join our dynamic team. The News Editor plays a crucial role in the production of newscasts and other programming by operating editing equipment to create compelling visual stories. This position involves organizing and stringing together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or instructions, ensuring that the final product meets the high standards of our audience. The News Editor will review assembled footage on screens or monitors to determine if any corrections are necessary, trimming filmed segments to specified lengths and reassembling them into sequences that present stories with maximum effect. In addition to editing, the News Editor will determine the specific audio and visual effects necessary to complete spots, setting up and operating computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a polished final product. The role requires selecting and combining the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story, conferring with other personnel to discuss assignments, work product, and desired effects. Maintaining editing equipment and performing other duties as assigned are also key responsibilities of this position. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about storytelling through video and has a keen eye for detail. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to work collaboratively with a team to deliver high-quality news content.