What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Editor position at WTAE Hearst Pittsburgh?
Job Description
WTAE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA has an opening for a part-time News Editor. You will cover news stories as assigned. You have an excellent eye for visual compelling storytelling and is passionate about storytelling with great pictures and sound. You will report to the News Operations Manager.
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.
WTAE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA has an opening for a part-time News Editor. You will cover news stories as assigned. You have an excellent eye for visual compelling storytelling and is passionate about storytelling with great pictures and sound. You will report to the News Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
- Edit stories, videos, and newscasts on tight deadlines
- Maintain news archives
- Operate electronic newsgathering equipment
- Nonlinear editing using Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Avid, and Edius for newscast elements including PKGs, VOs, VOSOTs, opens, teases and preproduction material
- Collaborate with producers, reporters and managers to produce high quality stories
- Ensure 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
- Knowledge of nonlinear editing software
- 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
- Search for source materials from multiple outlets and platforms
- 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.