News Editor/Technician

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News 32 is seeking a highly motivated, proactive, and creative Per Diem Video Editor to join our team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, solution-oriented, and a team player, with the flexibility to work various shifts on an as-needed basis, including weekends, holidays, early mornings, and overnights. The ability to shoot video is a plus but not required, along with a willingness to learn other broadcast-related skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Create broadcast-quality content quickly in a live environment with a keen eye for detail.
• Transform raw video into news packages, features, and show opens.
• Develop graphics that enhance the news story.
• Operate efficiently on non-linear edit platforms like Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro.
• Prioritize assignments and adhere to strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in non-linear editing using Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and After Effects; familiarity with iNews or similar newsroom applications.
• Editorial Judgment: Proven news editorial judgment and broadcast experience.
• Soft Skills: Excellent time management and the ability to collaborate effectively with producers under pressure.
• Adaptability: Capable of taking direction, working independently, and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Availability: Must have the flexibility to work a variety of shifts (weekends, holidays, and overnights) as required by the news cycle.
• Must have photojournalist knowledge.

If you are a creative and dynamic individual with a passion for news and the skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $48.67 per hour.