Video Editor

Video Editor

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Video Editor to join our team at CBT News and ASBN. As a Video Editor, you will play a vital role in producing and editing news-style productions for our online platforms. You will collaborate closely with our production team to bring stories to life through video editing and shooting, ensuring the highest quality of content for our viewers.

Responsibilities:

1. Edit and assemble video footage, interviews, and other media elements to create engaging news-style productions for CBT News and ASBN.
2. Collaborate with the production team to understand the vision and objectives of each project and ensure that the final product aligns with the desired outcome.
3. Utilize industry-standard software such as Adobe Premiere Pro to edit and enhance video content, including color correction, audio adjustments, and graphics integration.
4. Implement storytelling techniques to enhance the narrative structure and flow of the video, ensuring a captivating viewer experience.
5. Collaborate with the scriptwriters, producers, and anchors to ensure that the video content aligns with the script and overall vision of the production.
6. Keep up to date with industry trends, techniques, and technologies related to video editing and implement them effectively to enhance the quality and impact of the productions.
7. Manage and organize the video assets, ensuring efficient workflows and easy access for the production team.
8. Work closely with the team to ensure the timely delivery of edited videos for publishing on various platforms.
9. Assist in shooting video content when required, including capturing interviews, b-roll footage, and on-location shots, while ensuring high production standards.
10. Collaborate with team to incorporate relevant visual elements, lower thirds, and graphics into the video content.

Qualifications:

1. Proven experience as a Video Editor, preferably in a news or media production environment.
2. Proficiency in industry-standard video editing software, such as Adobe Premiere Pro.
3. Strong knowledge of video editing techniques, including color correction, audio adjustments, and graphics integration.
4. Familiarity with shooting video content using professional cameras and equipment.
5. Understanding of storytelling techniques and the ability to translate scripts and concepts into compelling visual narratives.
6. Solid understanding of video formats, codecs, and compression standards for va
7. rious distribution platforms.
8. Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
9. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities and project requirements.
10. Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with the production team and incorporate feedback.
11. A keen eye for detail, with the ability to ensure technical and creative quality in all deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience working in a newsroom or with news-style productions.
2. Knowledge of motion graphics and visual effects.
3. Basic understanding of sound design and audio editing.
4. Understanding of lighting for production.

Join our team as a Video Editor and be part of our mission to deliver high-quality news-style productions that inform, engage, and inspire our viewers.