WDSU, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, Louisiana, has an opening for a highly motivated and creative 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 News Director.

Responsibilities

Edit stories, videos, and newscasts on tight deadlines
Maintain news archives
Operate electronic newsgathering equipment.
Nonlinear editing using Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Avid, and Edius for newscast elements including PKGs, VOs, VOSOTs, opens, teases and preproduction material
Collaborate with producers, reporters and managers to produce high quality stories
Ensure storage and organization of media files
Maintain standards for all edited material
Taking in ENG and SNG feeds
Any other editing responsibilities as assigned by news managers

Requirements

Previous editing experience
Professional experience with nonlinear editing software and equipment
Proficiency editing with Adobe Premiere.
Work early morning, day, evening or weekend shifts as assigned
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
In person attendance
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

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