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News Editor

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)
Bethesda, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 1/25/2025 CLOSED ON 2/22/2025

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Job ID: 72117

Job Views: 43

Location: Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Postal Code: 20814

Job Category: Television,Online | New Media

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: 30-50 USD per hour

Posted: 01.22.2025

Job Description

WTTG/WDCA – News Editor (Regular Full-Time)

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus has an opening for an 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.

We are looking for candidates who are creative with a keen eye for detail, think outside of the box, and are competitive and passionate about delivering award-winning products. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their understanding of what elements go into good storytelling and how to apply the appropriate techniques into the work product. The ENG editor will create high-quality product for various newscasts and programs while under specific and stringent time constraints.

Responsibilities

  • Edit 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.

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus operates out of state-of-the-art studios and facilities in the heart of downtown Bethesda, MD. FOX offers excellent benefits, 401k with company match, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities. 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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $30.41-50.36 per hour. This role is eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Job ID R50027403

Job Requirements

Requirements

  • HS 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.
  • Experience with Adobe After Effects C , Blender, and other modeling software is a plus.
  • 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 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 working all shifts in a 24/7/365 breaking news environment. Must be able to work overtime, holidays, and varied hours. Candidate will be required to join the I.A.T.S.E Local 819 union.

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