Video Editor (Part-Time)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Edit newscast elements for WCCO’s weekend newscasts and other platforms, primarily during overnight, evening or early morning hours
• Editors follow news show rundowns and collaborate with producers to find and piece together video and sound that is visually appealing and meaningful
• Successful candidates will be able to work under deadline pressure and complete work with precision
• Work closely with show producers, reporters and other editors
• Uphold journalistic, ethical and professional standards consistent with company policies and values
• Perform other duties, which may be assigned by a newsroom manager

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Operating proficiency of non-linear editing systems like Edius, FCP X, Avid, Premiere or a similar nonlinear editing system
• Must be able to obtain a valid MN driver’s license
• Must be physically able to carry, shoulder and shoot with a broadcast ENG camera (25 lbs. or more), as well as carry support equipment (i.e., tripod, lights, etc.)
• Successful candidates will train to learn news photojournalism skills
• Must be flexible to working all shifts including overnights and weekends

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 1-2 years of experience as a video editor or photojournalist in a medium to major market
• Two to four year degree
• NPPA style shooting experience a plus
• FAA Part 107 license and flight experience a plus

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• NABET Union membership required, if not already a member
• Please include a link to a demo reel with your online application

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network,  CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.