Video Editor

Job Title: Video Editor
Reports To: Chief Photographer / News Director
Location: WRCB Local 3 Newsroom

Purpose

The video editor plays a critical role in the news operation by coordinating video editing resources, executing high-quality edits for newscasts and special reports, and managing incoming satellite and live video feeds. This position supports the newsroom’s mission to deliver accurate, timely, and visually compelling news content.

Duties and tasks

• Coordinate editing assignments for early newscasts.
• Edit video content for daily newscasts, news updates, promotions, and special reports.
• Operate and monitor the station’s news feed systems, ensuring the accurate capture of live video content.
• Maintain the technical quality and operation of editing bays.
• Select and archive special video content for future use.
• Video Editing (50%): Coordinate and execute video editing tasks under deadline pressure for newscasts, updates, promotions, and special series.
• News Feed Operations (15%): Operate feed station equipment and record incoming video from satellite and microwave transmissions.
• Shooting/Reporting (30%): As needed and after completing editing responsibilities, shoot and report news content in the field.
• Maintenance and Quality Control (5%): Maintain edit bay standards and report technical issues to appropriate departments.

Qualifications

• Strong video editing ability, including storytelling, pacing, and visual composition.
• Ability to edit various formats such as packages and voice-overs for on-air broadcast.
• Sound judgment and quick decision-making under deadline pressure.
• Familiarity with editing systems and live feed technologies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of creativity required for editing daily news content.
• Ability to develop visually engaging content that supports the station’s storytelling goals.

Education & Training:

• High school diploma required.
• College education preferred and beneficial for career advancement.

Experience:

• Minimum of one year of experience as a video editor or photographer for a commercial broadcast station preferred.
• Strong familiarity with editing equipment and workflows required

ABOUT LOCAL 3

Local 3 is one of two television stations owned by Sarkes Tarzian, Inc., an independent, family-oriented broadcaster with a dedication to local news and information. Local 3 tells stories with compassion and concern for our community and the people who live in it.

Local 3 is located just a few miles from the banks of the Tennessee River, the focal point of Downtown.

Chattanooga, a destination city and the centerpiece of a highly competitive mid-size television market. Chattanooga is known as “The Scenic City” for its breathtaking views of the Tennessee Valley from the surrounding Signal and Lookout Mountains.

Chattanooga is known for the fastest internet in the country, a walkable downtown, and a plethora of outdoor activities, live music, local cuisine, and family-friendly activities like the Tennessee Aquarium. Just two hours from Atlanta, Nashville, and Birmingham, there is always a road trip to be had, though you likely will not need it with so much to do here at home.

Local 3 is the Tennessee Valley’s proud weather leader, investing in the market’s first mobile weather center. With the largest news and weather staff in the market, Local 3 continues to invest in local resources to serve local viewers.

Come join us and see why we are known as the leading station, in a city known as the Best Town in America, according to Outside Magazine.