Cox Media Group · 1 month ago
News Editor - KIRO TV
Seattle, WA, US, 98121
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$25/hr - $36/hr
2+ years expCox Media Group is an industry-leading media company that provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content. They are seeking a full-time News Editor for KIRO Seattle who possesses strong news judgment and creativity, and will be responsible for editing news content across various platforms while managing multiple station projects.
AdvertisingMedia and EntertainmentNewsSocial Media
Responsibilities
Arrive to work on time and ready for work
Check schedules, iNews, web email and Teams daily when on duty
Edit news content for all platforms
Demonstrate operation of assigned editing software including but not limited to associated Avid software, Aspera, LU Central, Vantage & Network Content Delivery Systems
Care of assigned edit workstation – reporting discrepancies, hardware and software problems
Be able to search and download archive footage for editing and for delivery to photographers in the field
Accept and perform assigned duties to archive text, media, delete system media and other system metadata
Understanding of concepts of intercom, router, monitoring, internet streaming and bond cellular video transmission systems
While not on duty, return missed phone calls and emails in a timely manner
Willingness to accept overtime and volunteer for open shifts
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be highly motivated self-starters with a minimum of 2 years broadcast television non-linear editing/production experience on a major platform (Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, Grass Valley Edius, and/or Adobe Premiere)
The ideal candidate must have the talent and experience to consistently generate a top-notch creative news product
The right candidate must be able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Candidate should be a strategic planner with a good editorial sense
He/she must be able to interface with key editorial producers and managers proactively under deadline pressure
Demonstrate operation of assigned editing software including but not limited to associated Avid software, Aspera, LU Central, Vantage & Network Content Delivery Systems
Understanding of concepts of intercom, router, monitoring, internet streaming and bond cellular video transmission systems
Be able to search and download archive footage for editing and for delivery to photographers in the field
Accept and perform assigned duties to archive text, media, delete system media and other system metadata
Arrive to work on time and ready for work
Check schedules, iNews, web email and Teams daily when on duty
Preferred
Handbrake, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, LiveU Central, and archive systems skills are a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available to the employee and employee’s family (i.e. child, spouse, domestic partner).
Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care) and Health Savings Accounts
Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance (supplemental and accidental, death, and dismemberment)
Participation in CMG’s 401(k) plan with generous company match and both pre-tax and Roth options
Full-time hourly employees are eligible to earn up to 176 hours of PTO inclusive of paid sick and safe time under applicable law.
Part-time employees will receive one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
Up to eight (8) paid holidays & two (2) floating holidays throughout calendar year 2025
Up to two (2) weeks of paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program
All other benefits required by applicable law
Company
Cox Media Group
Cox Media Group is a media and entertainment company located in Atlanta.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel York
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mark Beck
SVP, Chief Information Officer
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