What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editor, News - WFTV, LLC position at Cox Media Group?
WFTV is looking for a Part-Time New Editor to join our team..
An Editor at WFTV shall be assigned to edit news content for all platforms. They should be skilled in visual storytelling, teamwork, problem solving, and creativity. Must be willing to work all shifts and maintain a positive attitude, work well individually and with others in a professional manner. A WFTV Editor shall be expected to learn new skills and equipment as assigned with a desire to learn and improve core editing skills.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Arrive to work on time and ready for work
- Check schedules, i-news, web email daily when on duty
- Edit news content for all platforms
- Demonstrate operation of assigned editing software including but not limited to associated Avid software, Aspera, LU Central, Vantage & Network Content Delivery Systems
- Care of assigned edit workstation – reporting discrepancies, hardware and software problems
- Be able to search and download archive footage for editing and for delivery to photographers in the field
- Accept and perform assigned duties to archive text, media, delete system media and other system metadata.
- Understanding of concepts of intercom, router, monitoring, microwave (ENG), satellite, internet streaming and bond cellular video transmission systems.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
A WFTV Editor must be able to take direction from Producers, Assignment Editors, Reporters, and Managers. Editors will manage a high volume of assignments and will be responsible for collecting video and elements as instructed in scripts and verbally.
- Sit for periods of 4 hours or more.
- While not on duty, return missed phone calls and emails in a timely manner
- Editors are expected to take a one-hour break during the course of a shift which is eight hours or more.
- Willingness to accept overtime and volunteer for open shifts
WHAT WE OFFER YOU: WHY YOU SHOULD WORK AT CMG
CMG is an industry-leading media company with dominant brands, award-winning content, and exceptional people – and you could be one of them! We are a start-up built on a 100-year history of blazing trails in the world of media. Over that time, our skilled journalists and storytellers have covered war and peace, tragedies and celebrations, small moments, and global movements. We are relying on our longstanding experience and entrepreneurial mentality to build a media company that is modern, agile, and uniquely positioned for the future.
We provide valuable local content to viewers in the communities we serve through our 33 high-quality, market-leading television stations in 20 markets, 53 top-performing radio stations delivering all genres of content in 11 markets, and numerous streaming and digital platforms. Our portfolio includes primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. We also offer a full suite of national, regional, local, and digital advertising services with CMG Local Solutions, CoxReps and Gamut.
We offer rewarding and challenging careers that encourage growth and development. We take care of our people with industry-leading total rewards offerings that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and accident insurance as well as, a best-in-class wellness program, 401(k) matching and flexible time-off programs.
We promote the safety and well-being of our employees by requiring that all newly hired CMG employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their start date. CMG will provide reasonable accommodations as required by law for individuals unable to be vaccinated due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.
If this description fits and CMG sounds like a company you want to work for, we’d love to have you join us. Apply today
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