What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editor position at Hearst?
Job Description
Local News Editor
WYFF 4, the NBC affiliate in Greenville, SC., has an opening for a
News Editor . You will cover news stories as assigned. You have an excellent eye for visual compelling storytelling and is passionate about combining writing and storytelling with great pictures and sound. You will report to the Assistant Chief Photographer.
ResponsibilitiesEdit stories, videos, and newscasts on tight deadlinesMaintain news archivesOperate electronic newsgathering equipmentNonlinear editing using Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Avid, and Edius for newscast elements including PKGs, VOs, VOSOTs, opens, teases and preproduction materialCollaborate with producers, reporters and managers to produce high quality storiesEnsure storage and organization of media filesMaintain standards for all edited materialTaking in ENG and SNG feedsAny other editing responsibilities as assigned by news managersRequirements
Knowledge of nonlinear editing softwareProficiency editing with Adobe PremiereCan handle and juggle multiple editing assignments under strict deadlinesKnowledge of current video production techniquesFamiliarity with mass communications law and media responsibilitiesRecord multiple feeds on a digital encoding systemSearch for source materials from multiple outlets and platformsRelated military experience will be consideredIn-person attendance is required
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of 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.
