Video Editor News

$45,074 - $45,074/Yr

Telemundo Kansas City - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Kansas City, MO

About the position

KGKC Telemundo Kansas City is seeking an experienced and passionate Video Editor to join Kansas City's first Spanish-language newscast. This position is based in Kansas City, Missouri, and offers an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team dedicated to serving and celebrating the vibrant Hispanic communities in the area. As a Video Editor, you will play a crucial role in assembling raw footage, refining video content, and ensuring a polished final product that meets the high standards of our brand. You will be responsible for editing video content that includes music, graphics, transitions, and effects, ensuring that all videos adhere to brand guidelines and technical specifications. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our production team to incorporate feedback and revisions into edited videos. You will also assist in producing long-format TV shows as well as smaller segments, contributing to the overall storytelling and visual presentation. Your responsibilities will extend to assisting the production team with studio shoots, which may include camera operation, running live graphics, floor directing, and monitoring audio. Maintaining production timelines and ensuring that video assets are delivered to television stations on schedule will be key to your success in this position. Staying current with market trends in video studio production will also be essential to keep our content fresh and engaging.

Responsibilities

• Assemble raw footage and refine video content to ensure a polished final product.
• Edit video content that includes music, graphics, transitions, and effects.
• Ensure all videos meet brand guidelines, technical specifications, and quality standards.
• Trim footage segments and put together the sequence of the video.
• Collaborate with the team to incorporate feedback and revisions into edited videos.
• Produce long format TV shows as well as smaller segments of several minutes long in collaboration with the team.
• Assist the production team with studio shoots, including camera operation, running live graphics, floor directing, and monitoring audio.
• Maintain production timelines and ensure video assets are delivered to television stations on schedule.
• Stay current with market trends in video studio production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, television broadcasting, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a video editor or similar role in digital content creation.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills in Spanish and English.
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing.
• Familiar with video file formats, media file conversion, and video editing.
• High degree of attention to detail for success.
• Creative mindset with strong storytelling and visual editing skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and adapt to project requirements.
• Experience operating video editing equipment.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance