ENG/Video Editor/Photographer

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

About the role

KPNX/12News is seeking a full-time ENG/Video Editor/Photographer. Strong candidates understand how news video exists on-air and digital. This position works closely with executive producers, producers, and reporting staff in the newsroom. The ideal candidate must be ready and able to create high-quality content that meets deadlines, possess excellent communication and organizational skills, work well under pressure within a team environment, and think outside the box when it comes to editing.

Candidates must have the ability to take in multiple live feeds from the field, route to in-house channels, and communicate to the assignment desk, producers, and control room when live shots are ready. They must also ensure quality control by monitoring incoming video feeds or live shots and fixing any video or audio errors prior to broadcast. Additionally, candidates should be able to create visually compelling graphics to enhance stories, contribute with urgency and accuracy in breaking news situations, and support live broadcasts on air and via live streaming when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Create storytelling of the highest journalistic standards.
• Edit a variety of video elements including voice-overs, SOTS, packages, graphics, opens, and teases.
• Operate non-linear edit systems; experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects & Photoshop) is a plus.
• Coordinate incoming video feeds to record.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and work collaboratively with the news team and staff.
• Multitask, handling editing assignments, capturing feeds and FTP material, while monitoring quality control, editing to scripts, and following producer notes.
• Work closely with news producers, reporters, photojournalists, and the digital team to create the best morning/evening shows.
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisors or executive producers.
• Tune in Microwave Troll system, Dejero Control, TVU’s Grid, and satellites to receive live shots.
• Coordinate sending station-produced video to networks and other TEGNA sister stations when requested.
• Operate different types of video and DSLR cameras to create compelling visuals, interview subjects, and produce/write their own stories with minimal assistance.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a clean record.
• At least 3-5 years of experience as a non-linear editor, preferably in a local TV news department environment.
• Ability to drive different types of vehicles, including oversize mast live trucks and vans.
• Experience with Edius and ENPS is a plus.
• Ability to create/edit material for on-air broadcasts and web while meeting deadlines.
• Flexible work hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This role is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment. It involves sedentary work, sitting most of the time, with occasional walking, lifting, bending, and standing. Travel is rare, less than 10%.

Benefits

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

• Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as dental and vision coverage.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) program with a 100% company match on contributions up to the first 4% of pay, fully vested from day one.
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments annually through Teladoc for all employees and eligible family members, regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans.
• Twelve free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit and nine paid holidays per year.

Note: Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and benefits may vary for those employees.