News Editor, WTVD Job at ABC Owned TV Stations, Durham, NC

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  • ABC Owned TV Stations
  • Durham, NC

Job Description

Job Summary:

WTVD News Editor

Department/Group Overview:
Disney Entertainment’s eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. The only local news station with three downtown newsrooms (Raleigh/Fayetteville/Durham), ABC11 Eyewitness News provides 45.5 hours of local news every week, serving more than 1 million households in a 23-county area in North Carolina and Virginia. Eyewitness News also provides news, weather and sports information 24 hours a day on ABC11.com, the ABC11 mobile news app and the new connected TV app.


Job Summary:

The ideal candidate must be able to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment and be precise, detail-oriented, and able to take direction. Familiarity with non-linear editing systems such as Adobe Premiere and Dalet is preferred. You must be able to adapt to a constantly changing technical environment while maintaining a high level of excellence with our online and linear products. This key newsroom position requires excellent communication skills, a calm demeanor and an ability to troubleshoot under pressure and react accordingly.  ABC11 is committed to recruiting and retaining employees who reflect the communities we serve, at all levels of the company. We expect our employees to have a high degree of ethics and a strong ability to work as a team while displaying empathy and inclusion. We also strive to create content that authentically engages and connects with our diverse audience.

In addition to editing elements and packages for broadcast, you will edit content for our Connected TV (CTV) streaming apps, our website and all our social media platforms. You will also be responsible for recording and/or scheduling recordings of video, quality control and archiving material. Candidates should have a working knowledge of a server based-digital media workflow.


Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

  • Must have experience editing shows and be proficient in media ingest and management

  • Must be proficient with video and audio principles - overseeing quality control during all newscasts

  • Coordinate with producers on rundowns and scripts 

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

  • At least three years of experience 

  • Experience with non-linear editing software (Adobe Premiere and Dalet preferred).

  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and in high-pressure environments.

  • Availability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and early mornings.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Previous experience as an editor 

Basic Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:

  • College Degree 

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Job Tags

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