News Editor Job at fox com in Washington

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment, and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor, and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.JOB DESCRIPTION WTTG / WDCA – News Editor (Per Diem Part-Time)FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus has an opening for a part-time electronic news gathering (ENG) editor to join our multi-media news team. FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is part of Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations, world leading and valued media brands, airing the most hours of original programming in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia local television market. At FOX 5 DC, we are our own independent work community. We work in a fast-paced culture where teamwork, ideas, and input are critical. Join us and learn from a team of accomplished journalists and media professionals.RESPONSIBILITIESEdit ENG material for various newscasts under specific time constraints using state-of-the-art, non-linear editing equipment.Work in a graphics-intense, high-production value, fast-paced news environment.Understand what elements go into good storytelling and apply appropriate techniques into daily work.Work closely with producers, reporters, and other newsroom staff and departments about current stories, show rundowns, feeds, live shots, etc.Must be professional and respectful.Other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTSHS diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.Minimum six (6) months of broadcast / news or related editing experience required.Must have a working knowledge of Adobe Premiere editing platform. Familiarity with Bitcentral newsroom system and iNews preferred.Excellent non-linear editing, audio, and computer skills.Ability to exercise judgment to select and edit shots, video, and audio for newscasts.Strong communication and decision-making skills.Creative and detail oriented.Superior news judgment.Must be a self-starter and able to work efficiently in fast-paced surroundings, both independently and as a team member.Will cross-train into other areas of the news operation as needed.Candidates must submit a link / reel with samples of editing work.FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is a 24 / 7 operation. Candidates must have flexibility in scheduling evenings, early mornings, weekends as well as work all shifts in a 24 / 7 / 365 breaking news environment. Must be able to work overtime, holidays, and varied hours. Candidate will also be required to join the I.A.T.S.E Local 819 union.FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus operates out of state-of-the-art studios and facilities in the heart of downtown Bethesda, MD. Our studios air the most hours of news each week throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and surrounding areas with a viewing audience that is unmatched. FOX 5 is surrounded by a restaurant scene offering cuisines from around the world, boutiques, outdoor markets, and so much more! The Bethesda Metro station is just steps away. Employees have access to the onsite fitness center and building accommodations.#LI-MB2Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please send an email to Mary.Baker@FOX.com, Call : 202-895-3232, or visit our readily accessible station located at 7272 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 and a member of our recruiting team will assist you.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.Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate / range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $30.41-50.73 per hour. We provide medical / dental / vision insurance and 401k after they meet eligibility criteria and any State required time-off, in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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