WABC Video News Editor

Disney Entertainment’s eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. WABC-TV has been the leader in local news in the New York City area for more than 60 years. Producing more than 45 hours of live, local news and weather each week, Channel 7 “Eyewitness News” is the most-watched local news in New York and the United States. Quality news and programming, groundbreaking technology, and ongoing community outreach are the hallmarks of excellence that have consistently kept WABC-TV New York’s No. 1 station and the most-watched television station in the nation.

WABC-TV Channel 7 Eyewitness News has a team of video news editors that embodies journalistic integrity and impactful storytelling in order to serve the public.  This key newsroom position requires attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, a calm demeanor under daily deadlines, and an ability to troubleshoot under high-pressure situations. This unique position calls for a passionate editor and content creator. The successful candidate will have a keen knowledge of how to ingest and import video and has advanced editing skills with a full understanding of composition, sequencing, shot selection, effects editing, graphics, multi-layer editing, and audio blending. The ideal candidate also loves visual storytelling, thinks outside the box, exhibits creativity, and can implement their ideas efficiently.

This is a full-time staff position that is covered under the NABET-CWA/ABC Master Agreement.

Responsibilities:

• Edits content from concept to completion. (voiceovers, reporter packages, and special report pieces)

• Collaborates with producers and writers

• Proactively checks multiple show rundowns, creating content that matches the script with precision on a deadline.

• Works with both talent and producers to deliver not only on-air content but content for all platforms

• Download stories from ABC NewsOne and selected video feeds, and as needed, assume responsibility for coordinating the edits of this content to ensure a successful newscast.

Basic Qualifications:

• A successful candidate should have at least three years of experience working in a television newsroom as a video editor or equivalent editing out in the field.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize & manage tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced newsroom environment

• This position requires a flexible work schedule. Candidate must be willing to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Must be knowledgeable in non-linear editing and have experience using Adobe Premiere

• Must be proficient with basic video and audio principles

• Must be able to take direction and be a "great teammate" who can deliver high-quality work in an intense, deadline-driven news environment

Preferred Qualifications:

·        Knowledge of Dalet is preferred

Required Education:

·        High School diploma or equivalent