News Editor

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

JOB DESCRIPTION

In a major market newsroom, pacing, accuracy, and visual impact are everything. We are seeking a talented, fast-paced News Editor (Per Diem) to shape the visual narrative of our daily broadcasts and streaming content.

Working as a per diem crew member, you will collaborate closely with Newscast Producers and the Digital Team to transform raw footage into compelling, clean, and high-impact news sequences under intense deadline pressure.

The Role: What You’ll Do

You will be a key player in our control room and editing bays, ensuring our visual storytelling is seamless across all platforms.

• High-Speed Editing: Cut and prepare video sequences for broadcast and streaming platforms on tight, live-television deadlines.

• Script Integration: Update iNews scripts with precise running times and cue markers for on-air graphics.

• Editorial Quality Control: Maintain absolute accuracy by auditing scripts against edited video and immediately alerting producers and writers to any discrepancies.

• Digital & Social Collaboration: Identify, clip, and optimize compelling video elements tailored specifically for digital and social media publication.

• Long-Form & Features: Edit special reports, sweeps pieces, and other long-form content as assigned.

• Workflow Support: Assist the Editing Coordinator with feed intake, archival video restoration, and "rundown checks" to ensure every asset is online before hit-time.

• Leadership & Tech Agility: Step in as the Editing Coordinator when needed, operate ENG Receive equipment, and manage video/audio switching gear to support live streaming initiatives.

What You Bring to the Table

We are looking for an editor who treats a timeline like an art form and a deadline like a mission.

• The Editing Edge: Demonstrated mastery of non-linear video editing software within a high-pressure, daily news environment.

• Digital Organization: Exceptional digital file management and structural organization skills.

• Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate with producers, writers, and technical staff during breaking news.

• Platform Literacy: Familiarity with social media video formats, clipping workflows, and modern digital platforms.

• Operational Agility: A flexible, proactive mindset ready to adapt to shifting newsroom priorities and evolving broadcast technologies.

Education & Experience

• Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a news video editor at a commercial television station is preferred.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is preferred.

• Systems: Ability to quickly master the station's newsroom computer system (iNews) and clipping software post-hire.

Why Join Our Roster?

Per diem roles at our station place you directly in the center of a Top 10 market environment, working with top-tier journalists and state-of-the-art production tools. It’s an exceptional opportunity to showcase your skills, keep your reel sharp, and build a footprint in a premier newsroom.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.