FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
Edit video sequences for air under deadline using editing software
Work with colleagues to plan and conceptualize the narrative flow of long-term news projects from pre-production to completion
Perform high-end post-production editing work, including color grading, special effects and audio mixing
Edit raw material and utilize music, sound effects and graphics to enhance storytelling in long-form news projects
Maintain high level of expertise in editing software and stay up to date with new releases
Use software to restore and archive video in long-term storage
Update scripts to indicate running times of video sequences and times for graphics to be added over video sequences during live newscasts and special news coverage
Inform producers and writers about any discrepancies between written scripts and edited stories
Prepare file video for use in the field as needed
Assist Editing Coordinator by taking in feeds, restoring archive video, and making sure all elements in a rundown are online before deadline
Requirements:
Demonstrated skills in video editing under daily deadline pressure
Expertise with post-production editing software for creating motion graphics and special effects
Familiarity with social media and clipping elements for use on those platforms
Organizational skills (including strong digital organization)
Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university preferred
Four years of experience at a commercial television station as a news video editor preferred
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Media Production
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