News Video Editor

Wtmj - Milwaukee, WI

Full-time

Milwaukee, WI

About the position

The News Video Editor at WTMJ is responsible for integrating visual content and audio material to create compelling stories for various platforms. This role involves editing long-form stories and daily newscasts, ensuring high-quality production that aligns with the station's brand, and reacting promptly to breaking news events.

Responsibilities

• Capture visual content and edit long-form stories and daily newscasts as needed.
• Work with producers, multi-media journalists, and photojournalists to ensure a high-quality product consistent with the station's brand.
• Operate various news gathering equipment, including video cameras and video editing equipment.
• Maintain video archive filing system.
• React to breaking news on an immediate basis.
• Gather story-related materials (sound and video) on a timely basis.
• Coordinate remote and studio events, creating synergy between remote and studio productions.
• Collaborate with affiliates on breaking news stories, sharing information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Generally, 2+ years of experience in a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in non-linear editing software.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in posting content to the television station website.
• Knowledge and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics, and libel laws.