News Editor [Fairway]

KCTV is seeking a creative News Editor in Fairway, KS, responsible for editing newscasts and special projects, archiving, and backup content. The role requires knowledge of editing equipment, preferably Avid News-cutter, and a minimum of 3 years of editing experience in local news. Candidates should have good attention to detail and communication skills, with a preference for shooting experience. This is a full-time position.
News Editor

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KCTV:

KCTV5 is the CBS affiliate, serving the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Job Summary/Description:

KCTV5 is in search of a self-motivated and creative Editor. The Editor is responsible for editing regularly scheduled newscasts and special projects and performs related job duties including archiving and backup content.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited, to):

Essential Job Functions:

70% - Edits video content

20% - Perform related job duties including archiving and backup content

10% - Communicate with field crews to tune live shots and check audio levels, along with recording various news elements, newscasts, and live events for KCTV.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Knowledge of current state-of-the-art editing equipment.

- Experience with Avid News-cutter preferred.

- Experience with Edius and other non-linear systems a plus.

- Ability to share signals with other TV affiliates.

- Shooting experience preferred.

- Good attention to detail.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education: Completion of high school, or equivalent. College degree preferred.

- Minimum of 3 years editing experience in a local news environment, preferably in the top 50 DMA.

- Previous editing experience in a production house environment may substitute for one year of news editing experience.

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 self-service portal)

KCTV-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

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Note: Posting is subject to change so please refer to career site for latest availability (SBJ-G337).