TEGNA - Part-Time Video Editor

Video Editor is needed in Washington, DC, United States.

Client: TEGNA

Location: Washington, DC

Contract: Part-time, Part-time, Contractor

Job Description

WUSA9 News in Washington, D.C. is looking for a part-time Video Editor to work in our News Department. This position involves closely collaborating with executive producers, producers, and reporting staff in the newsroom to create high-quality visual storytelling and maintain journalistic standards.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should:

• Have experience with non-linear editing systems, preferably in a local TV news department environment.
• Possess the ability to create/edit material for on-air broadcasts and web while meeting deadlines.
• Be able to work flexible hours, including mornings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Adhere to brand guidelines and standards.
• Exhibit excellent communication and organizational skills, and work well under pressure in a team environment.
• Be detail-oriented, open to feedback, and willing to try new techniques.

Responsibilities

• Creative storytelling of the highest journalistic standards.
• Editing various video elements including voice-overs, SOTS, packages, graphics, and teases.
• Ability to operate non-linear edit systems; familiarity with Edius and Adobe Premiere is a plus.
• Coordinate incoming video feeds to record.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and work effectively as a team player with news staff.
• Multi-task by handling editing assignments, capturing feeds, and monitoring quality control editing to scripts and producer notes.
• Collaborate with news producers, reporters, photojournalists, and the digital team to produce the best morning show possible.
• Perform additional tasks as required by the supervisor or executive producer.

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to support the physical, mental, and financial health of employees and their families, which include:

• Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as dental and eye care coverage.
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
• A 401(k) program with contributions eligible for a 100% match from the company up to the first 4% of pay.
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments and 12 free annual therapy sessions for all employees and their eligible family members.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits along with nine paid holidays per year.
• Collective bargaining agreements may apply to some roles, impacting the benefits received.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is a media company dedicated to serving the greater good of communities. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates among independent station groups. TEGNA also owns multicast networks and offers innovative marketing solutions across television and digital platforms.