Video Editor

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

KGW in Portland, Oregon is looking for a highly skilled video editor to join our news team full-time. We are seeking a creative and efficient editor who can edit accurate and energized content for television, social media and mobile from newsroom-generated source material. Our ideal candidate is familiar with the latest editing software, tools and techniques and has a passion for the craft and upholds the highest standards in journalism.

Responsibilities:
· Creative storytelling of the highest journalistic standards, editing a variety of video elements including voice-overs, SOTS, packages, graphics and teases.
· Ability to operate non-linear edit systems, experience with Edius and Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Adobe Stock & Photoshop) a plus.
· Experience creating vertical video on common platforms a plus (YouTube shorts, Instagram reels)
· Must always have a professional demeanor and work well as a team player with newsroom team and staff in an open-plan workspace.
· Ability to multi-task, self-direct to meet newsroom workflow demands, handle editing assignments, understand a central media ingest process to capture feeds, FTP material, downloads of shared content, while constantly monitoring quality control, story scripts and producer notes.

Requirements:
· BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field, or commensurate experience
· 2-5 years of newsroom experience preferred
· Strong computer, organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced mobile environment.
· Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
· Work Environment: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
· Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

This is a union position represented by IATSE.

Benefits: 

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year. 

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [email protected] 

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Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.