Video News Editor

Imagine your future in Columbus, Ohio! A friendly, affordable Midwestern city with so much to offer. Join our team at NBC4 where we put local first with strong ties to the community. Work, play, and enjoy life in the nation’s 14th largest city, home of the Ohio State Capitol and Ohio State University. Forbes ranks Columbus a top 10 city for young professionals and a place Manhattan Institute ranked among the best Midwest economies. USA Today calls Columbus a “food mecca” and an "ethnic food paradise".

WCMH-TV in Columbus Ohio is looking for a Part-time Video News Editor to operate editing equipment to produce images or scenes for newscasts and other programming.

• Organizes and edits together raw footage into a continuous video story according to scripts or instructions from producers or news managers
• Reviews assembled footage on screens or monitors to determine whether corrections are necessary
• Trims recorded segments to specified lengths and reassembles segments into sequences that present stories with maximum effect
• Determines the specific audio and visual effects necessary to complete editing assignments
• Sets up and operates computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product for broadcast or online
• Selects and combines the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running video news story
• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, work product and desired effects
• Maintains editing equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned for Broadcast and Digital needs

Requirements & Skills:

• Fluency in English
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years’ experience editing video
• Proficiency with video editing equipment, computers, telephones, and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-stress environment

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