NEWS VIDEO EDITOR (P/T) – KTVK/KPHO

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About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KTVK/KPHO:

Arizona’s Family (KTVK & KPHO) is a media powerhouse located in Phoenix, Arizona. The purpose of Arizona’s Family is to empower Arizonans to live their best lives. Home to CBS 5, 3TV and the Arizona’s Family Sports network, Arizona’s Family produces more than 100+ hours of local news and programming every week.

CBS 5 is Arizona’s Most Watched Television Station driven by the power of CBS programming and sports while 3TV is one of the strongest Independent television stations in the country with its highly rated morning show, Good Morning Arizona. And the reach of Arizona’s Family doesn’t stop with linear television, azfamily.com is the market’s top performer in local multi-platform. It is also home to Arizona’s Family Originals, our in-house original content production team that is working on several long-form programs, documentaries, docuseries and original podcasts, including True Crime Arizona that has more than one million downloads to date. But at the heart of it all is our commitment to Arizona. Community is the cornerstone of all we do at Arizona’s Family raising millions of dollars for charities across Arizona each year, creating a movement of kindness through our Surprise Squad and Pay it Forward initiatives, and providing Christmas to more than 50,000 Arizona children each holiday season are just some of the many examples of our commitment to our viewers and the great state 48.

Job Summary/Description:

The person in this position is responsible to edit video for all media platforms and initiatives, including broadcast, web, digital, and social. This employee also acquires video feeds from satellite, microwave, backpacks, and other transmission sources and ensures field crews are ready for air, including making necessary IFB assignments. This person is responsible for routing and recording all feeds into our content management system. This employee is also responsible for participating in maintaining and retrieving assets in the content management and archive systems as well as helping to maintain field operations equipment. You will communicate effectively to prepare for and execute all team responsibilities. Works with the Chief News Editor to improve the overall editing workflow.

Acquires video feeds from satellite, microwave, backpacks, and other transmission sources from the field and ingests them into the content management system for potential future use. Communicates effectively between crews in the control room and the field to ensure crews are ready for air, including making the necessary IFB assignments.

Maintains the content management and archive systems. Retrieves assets in these systems as needed. Assists the Field Operations Manager in maintaining field operations equipment and related workflows.

*** Please note, the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above ***

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism/Production, Communications, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Two years’ experience working as a news video editor in a television news environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of non-linear editing.
• Familiarity with receiving video feeds from satellite, microwave, backpack, and other transmission sources preferred.
• Must be able to work accurately in a fast-paced, high-stress environment while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Must possess an understanding of current journalism standards.
• Strong technical and organizational skills.

Interested applicants can, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your cover letter, resume, and references.

Additional Info:

Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.