CareerPlan

News Video Editor/Newscast Director

OR, Portland, USFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-12
On-site · United States

Core

Direct live and recorded newscasts, special programming, and other station productions; organize and assemble raw footage into completed stories; operate video editing systems and production automation.

Role type

News Video Editor/Newscast Director

Builds

Daily local news broadcasts, special programming, and other station productions

Domain

Television broadcasting / Local news

Required skills

Video editing software proficiency, broadcast production equipment operation, live broadcast direction, video switching, electronic titling, digital video effects, troubleshooting production issues, equipment maintenance

Preferred skills

Previous television production experience, experience directing live broadcasts, experience operating video editing equipment

Technologies

Video editing software, broadcast production equipment, computer systems, video switching equipment, production automation systems, digital video effects units

Responsibilities

Direct live and recorded newscasts and special programming; Coordinate with producers, on-air talent, and production staff; Organize and assemble raw footage into completed stories; Review edited content for accuracy and quality; Trim filmed segments and assemble sequences; Set up and operate computer editing systems and video switching equipment; Select and combine effective shots to create compelling content; Troubleshoot production and technical issues; Maintain editing and production equipment.

Seniority

Individual Contributor (IC)