About the Role
WABC-TV Channel 7 Eyewitness News has a team of video news editors that embodies journalistic integrity and impactful storytelling in order to serve the public. This key newsroom position requires attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, a calm demeanor under daily deadlines, and an ability to troubleshoot under high-pressure situations. This unique position calls for a passionate editor and content creator. The successful candidate will have a keen knowledge of how to ingest and import video and has advanced editing skills with a full understanding of composition, sequencing, shot selection, effects editing, graphics, multi-layer editing, and audio blending. The ideal candidate also loves visual storytelling, thinks outside the box, exhibits creativity, and can implement their ideas efficiently.
COMPENSATION: $57.11 per hour.
Requirements
Must be knowledgeable in non-linear editing and have experience using Adobe Premiere
Must be proficient with basic video and audio principles
Must be able to take direction and be a "great teammate" who can deliver high-quality work in an intense, deadline-driven news environment
Experience
A successful candidate should have at least three years of experience working in a television newsroom as a video editor or equivalent editing out in the field.
Ability to multitask, prioritize & manage tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced newsroom environment
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