KKTV is currently seeking a Videographer/Editor to produce dynamic, quality newscasts that represent the philosophy and standards established by the News Director. Also, it provides solid reporting on all types of daily news stories.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Produce top-quality video as assigned
- Clean driving record and valid driver’s license
- Good sight and hearing, excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to routinely lift and move approximately 50 pounds
- Familiarity with social media
- High degree of journalistic integrity and professionalism
- Proven ability to work well with other people and to work under pressure of a deadline
- Indoor and outdoor work in a variety of weather as well as a considerable amount of time driving
- Requires use, lifting, and moving of cameras, audio equipment, TVU Packs, broadcast lighting equipment, tripods, newsroom computers with dual screens, and live pack gear
- Videotape editors are responsible for editing videotape for 11 News programs
- The editor is responsible for meeting all video deadlines for assigned shows
- Constant communication with the show producer during preparation for the shows.
- Videotape editors are expected to edit stories to script to ensure the best pictures for the news story
- Edit video from national feeds as well as tape shot locally in the field.
- Responsible for taking daily and special feeds from KCNC in Denver and other outside sources
- Log and archive tapes from assigned shows into the computer system and tape log sheets
- Responsible for putting master tapes and feed tapes away after each show
- Editor also rolls and maintains air-check tapes for assigned shows
- Manipulate and edit film pieces in a way that is invisible to the audience
- Ability to grasp the production team’s needs and specifications
- Review shooting script and raw material to create a shot decision list based on scenes’ value and contribution to continuity
- Trim footage segments and put together the sequence of the film
- Input music, dialogue, graphics and effects
- Create rough and final cuts
- Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running
- Consult with stakeholders from the production to the post-production process
- Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 2 years at a broadcast station as a news videographer/ 2 years producing experience preferred
- Reporting experience is a plus, remote experience desirable
- College degree in film studies, cinematography, or related field preferred but not required
- Knowledge of news writing, show producing, and television news photography helpful
- Demonstrate video editing ability through a strong portfolio
- Commensurate with abilities and experience
- Newsroom leadership experience preferred but not required
- Clean driving record and a valid driver’s license
Job Pay (Hourly/Salary): $18 hourly.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter, and references.
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)
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