WLKY-TV the CBS affiliate in Louisville, Kentucky, has an opening for a News Editor. You will cover news stories as assigned. You will edit all video in the weekend and weekday morning newscasts. 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 News Director.

Job Responsibilities:

• Edit stories, videos, and newscasts on tight deadlines
• Maintain news archives
• Operate electronic newsgathering equipment
• Nonlinear editing (using Adobe Premiere) of newscast elements including PKGs, VOs, VOSOTs, opens, teases and preproduction material
• Effectively collaborates with producers, reporters and managers to produce high quality stories
• Ensuring proper storage and organization of media files
• Maintaining standards for all edited material
• Taking in ENG and SNG feeds
• Any other editing duties as assigned by news managers
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Requirements:

• Previous video editing experience
• Professional experience with nonlinear editing software (Adobe Premiere preferred)
• Experience working on linear and non-linear equipment
• Proficiency editing with Adobe Premiere
• Experience with ENPS and Bit Central a plus
• Can handle and juggle multiple editing assignments under strict deadlines
• Knowledge of current television production techniques
• Search for source materials from multiple outlets and platforms
• Can work in a fast paced, detail-oriented environment with calm, skilled execution
• Possess a valid drivers' license and good driving record
• In-person attendance; will work overnight hours
• Related military experience will be considered

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.

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