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Sinclair Inc. · 7 hours ago

Video Editor, The National News Desk

Sinclair Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports, seeking a full-time Video Editor to support their Washington, D.C.-based national evening newscast. The role involves editing video for broadcast and digital platforms, juggling multiple projects, and collaborating with the team to create impactful stories under tight deadlines.

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Responsibilities

Editing video for broadcast and digital platforms
Juggling projects and handling multiple deadlines per week
Strong editing skills in non-linear edit systems
Possessing excellent people skills, a strong work ethic, and a great attitude
A passion for storytelling is essential in this position
Collaboration is a big part of this role
Edit multiple videos for broadcast/social media/digital per day
Ability to edit text on video and tell a story ‘silently’ for social media
Strong interest in news
Archive video for future use
Gather video from multiple sources to enhance video stories
Be an aggressive team-player who can produce great stories under tight deadlines
Technical knowledge of editing and photo equipment is required
Ability to execute quickly during breaking news events
Must be a self-starter and who can generate his or her own story ideas daily
Ability to demonstrate creativity in storytelling
Ability to work under deadline and on a flexible schedule is required

Qualification

AVID Media ComposerAdobe PremiereBroadcast video editingINewsENPSStorytellingTeam collaborationCreativityWork ethic

Required

Experience with non-linear editing systems like AVID Media Composer, Adobe Premiere
Experience with systems like iNews, ENPS
Edit multiple videos for broadcast/social media/digital per day
Ability to edit text on video and tell a story ‘silently' for social media
Strong interest in news
Edit multiple videos for broadcast/social media/digital per day
Archive video for future use
Gather video from multiple sources to enhance video stories
Be an aggressive team-player who can produce great stories under tight deadlines
Technical knowledge of editing and photo equipment is required
Ability to execute quickly during breaking news events
Must be a self-starter and who can generate his or her own story ideas daily
Ability to demonstrate creativity in story-telling
Ability to work under deadline and on a flexible schedule is required
Previous experience working in a team environment is a must
At least two (2) years of broadcast video editing experience is required
Experience on AVID and Premiere editing systems required
Must be able to lift and carry between 25 and 50 pounds on a regular basis

Preferred

Providing an editing reel is strongly preferred

Benefits

Great benefits
Open-door policy
Upward mobility
A strong desire to see you succeed

Company

Sinclair Inc.

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Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Del Parks
SVP and CTO
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Arthur Hasson
COO Programming
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