Local News Editor

This is a Full Time Job

WMUR, the ABC affiliate in Manchester, New Hampshire 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 Chief Photographer.

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

• Collaborate with producers, reporters and managers to produce high quality stories.

• Ensuring proper storage and organization of media files

• Maintain standards for all edited material

• Take in ENG and SNG feeds

• Any other editing duties as assigned by news managers

Requirements:
• Previous on-air experience

• Work on linear and non- linear equipment

• Proficiency editing with Adobe Premiere

• Edit on non- linear equipment, including Final Cut Pro, Avid and Edius

• Can 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

• Record multiple feeds on a digital encoding system

• Search for source materials from multiple outlets and platforms

• Possess a valid drivers' license and good driving record

• 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