Lead News Editor - WFXT TV

Cox Media Group
Dedham, MA, US
Full-time

Location : MA-Boston

Job Title : Lead News Editor - WFXT TV

Position Overview

The Lead News Editor is responsible for ensuring the overall staffing and operational success of the AVID video editing systems at WFXT Boston 25.

They should be skilled in visual storytelling, teamwork, problem solving, and creativity. Must be willing to work all shifts and maintain a positive attitude, work well individually and with others in a professional manner.

This position reports to the News Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Edit news content for all platforms
  • Schedule editors to ensure proper coverage on all shifts.
  • Demonstrate operation of assigned editing software including but not limited to Avid, Aspera, LiveU Central, and Network Content Delivery Systems
  • Be able to search and download archive footage for editing and for delivery to photographers in the field
  • Care of edit workstations - reporting discrepancies, hardware and software problems
  • The Editing Lead is also responsible for the technical competence of the newscast editors and is expected to facilitate ongoing training to maintain high standards.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Experience in visual storytelling and non-linear editing
  • Experience with AVID or equivalent editing systems, server based ingest and playback systems, Microsoft office products, and file based ingest and playback servers
  • Ability to lead a team of editors to manage a high volume of assignments on tight deadlines
  • Ability to take direction from Producers, Assignment Editors, Reporters, and Managers
  • Dependable and detail oriented
  • Communicate effectively and work well with others
  • Be able to follow instructions with minimal supervision
  • You must be able to work any shift for a 24 / 7 365 on-call including weekends and holidays

About Cox Media Group

CMG Media Corporation (d / b / a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members.

CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets;

49 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 10 markets; a Washington, DC news bureau; and numerous streaming and digital platforms.

CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations.

For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com

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