Job Description

WLWT-TV has an immediate opening for a highly motivated and creative News Videographer/Editor to work in a competitive news market. 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. This candidate must be able to use ENG cameras and advanced editing software and be creative with editing and effects under tight deadlines. This position will cover news stories as assigned. Must be a true team player. This position reports to the Chief Videographer.

Job Responsibilities:

• Efficiently operate ENG cameras and equipment, including TVU, microwave and satellite technology.
• Edit video in the field and in house, for newscasts under tight deadlines.
• Work collaboratively with reporters and anchors.
• Nonlinear editing (using Adobe Premiere) of newscast elements including PKGs, VOs, VOSOTs, OPENS, TEASES and preproduction material.
• Proficiently edit newscasts.
• Effectively collaborate with producers and managers to produce high quality stories.
• Maintain standards for all edited material.
• Taking in ENG and SNG feeds.
• Any other shooting or editing duties as assigned by news managers.
• Ensuring proper storage and organization of media files.
• Maintain news archives.
• FAA licensed drone pilot a plus.
• Can easily carry up to 50 pounds.

Experience Requirements:

• Professional experience with nonlinear editing software (Adobe Premiere or equivalent) required.
• Military on-air producing experience will be considered.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Ability to work on linear and non-linear equipment.
• Proficiency editing with Adobe Premiere.
• Ability to edit on non-linear equipment, including Final Cut Pro, Avid and Edius.
• Must be able to handle and juggle multiple editing assignments under strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of current television production techniques.
• Familiarity with mass communications law and media responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively with photographers and producers.
• Must be able to record multiple feeds on a digital encoding system.
• Able to search for source materials from multiple outlets and platforms.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment with calm, skilled execution.
• Possess a valid drivers’ license and good driving record.

Education:

• High School Diploma.
• Some college or technical school preferred.
• FAA licensed drone pilot a plus.
• Military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) is a plus.

Values in Action

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.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs