Job Description:

EDITOR II, KGTV

The Editor II integrates visual content and audio material to create compelling stories as well as completing daily editing projects for multiple platforms.

WHAT YOU"LL DO:

• Capture visual content and edit long-form stories and daily newscasts as needed


• Work with producers, multi-media journalists and photojournalists to ensure a high quality product consistent with station's brand


• Responsible for operating various news gathering equipment, including but not limited to video camera and video editing equipment


• Maintain video archive filing system


• Knowledge of and proficiency in posting content to the television station Web site


• Knowledge and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws


• Reacts to breaking news on an immediate basis.


• Gathers story related materials (sound and video) on a timely basis.


• Coordinates remote and studio events, creating synergy between remote and studio productions.


• Collaborates with affiliates on breaking news stories, sharing of information.


• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU"LL NEED:

• Associate's degree in journalism or related field


• 3+ years experience in related field preferred.

WHAT YOU"LL BRING:

• Proficiency in non-linear, editing, including Final Cut Pro.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As the nation’s fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff and Court TV Mystery. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.