Job Description

Job Summary:

WABC-TV is seeking a Media Manager & non-linear editor eager to work in a fast-paced news environment. The role calls for preparing and managing video assets on a deadline for use in multiple newscasts. The ideal candidate will be able to edit and transfer video elements between systems and platforms in an efficient and high-quality manner. This employee will be technically astute in addition to being organized, calm under pressure, and detail-oriented. We are looking for a highly communicative person that can seamlessly manage tasks among producers, reporters and editors.  This is a temporary role and the ideal candidate will have flexible availability to work early mornings, nights, overnights and weekends.

Required Skills:

• Proficient with non-linear desktop editing, including but not limited to Adobe Premiere.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts: weekends, early mornings, late nights and holidays.
• Work collaboratively with reporters, assignment desk editors, producers, writers and managers
• Proven ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Prior experience in a News environment a plus

Required Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of experience non-linear editing
• Adobe Premiere
• Adobe Media Encoder
• Dalet, Galaxy or similar content management systems

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:

• Four-year degree

Background check clearance required. Applicants should also have the flexibility to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The pay rate for this role in New York is $40.00 to $55.00 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit:

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Night shift, Afternoon shift, Early shift

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