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Nexstar Broadcasting

Editor - Part Time

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An Editor reviews stories, reports or manuscripts, makes corrections, and works with writers to improve content and structure of writing. Plans and coordinates material to be included in publications. Works with print material or website content. May specialize in copy editing (careful review of text for errors) or other types of editing; may work as an executive editor with authority to approve publications and contracts.

$72,730 / year median in Iowa

-22% projected decline

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Job Description

PURPOSE FOR THE POSITION
: Responsible for editing video and sound segments of assigned newscasts.
PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS ESSENTIAL TO THE JOB
Ability to edit video and sound. Ability to read scripts. Ability to produce newscasts. Ability to handle deadline pressure. Ability to work closely with co-workers. Ability to follow a schedule. Ability to see, to hear, to talk, to read, to write. Ability to behave maturely.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Valid driver's license Computer literate College degree in broadcasting or journalism or professional experience in related field. Must be familiar with general principals of photojournalism. Must have working knowledge of non-linear-editing equipment using Adobe Premiere. Must have dexterity.
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal Contacts:
External Contacts:
All station personnel General public
STATEMENT ABOUT OTHER DUTIES
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, special projects, technological developments, etc.