What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editor position at WESH 2 CW18?
Job Description
Part-Time News Editor
WESH 2/CW18, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in the Orlando market, has an opening for a highly motivated and creative Part-Time News Editor to work in a very competitive news market. This position will cover news stories as assigned. Our ideal candidate has an excellent eye for visual compelling storytelling and is passionate about combining strong writing and storytelling with great pictures and sound.
Responsibilities
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
About Us
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Part-Time News Editor
WESH 2/CW18, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in the Orlando market, has an opening for a highly motivated and creative Part-Time News Editor to work in a very competitive news market. This position will cover news stories as assigned. Our ideal candidate has an excellent eye for visual compelling storytelling and is passionate about combining strong writing and storytelling with great pictures and sound.
Responsibilities
- Edit stories, videos, and newscasts on tight deadlines and digital platforms
- Maintain news archives
- Operate electronic newsgathering equipment
- Nonlinear editing (using Adobe Premiere) of newscast elements including PKGs, VOs, VOSOTs, opens, teases and preproduction material
- Collaborate with producers, reporters and managers to produce high quality stories
- Ensure proper storage and organization of media files
- Maintain standards for all edited material
- Taking in ENG and SNG feeds
- Any other editing responsibilities as assigned by news managers
- Professional experience with nonlinear editing software (Adobe Premiere or equivalent) required
- Ability to work and edit on linear and non- linear equipment
- Proficiency editing with Adobe Premiere
- Can handle and juggle multiple editing assignments under strict deadlines
- Knowledge of current video production techniques
- Familiarity with mass communications law and media responsibilities
- Record multiple feeds on a digital encoding system
- Communicate effectively with photographers and producers
- Must be able to record multiple feeds on a digital encoding system
- Search for source materials from multiple outlets and platforms
- Able to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment with calm, skilled execution
- Related military experience will be considered
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
About Us
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.