Fox

News Editor

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago

AuditingVideo ProductionLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network.
In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week.
These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network's national content.

Editorial Quality Control: Maintain absolute accuracy by auditing scripts against edited video and immediately alerting producers and writers to any discrepancies.
Digital & Social Collaboration: Identify, clip, and optimize compelling video elements tailored specifically for digital and social media publication.
Workflow Support: Assist the Editing Coordinator with feed intake, archival video restoration, and "rundown checks" to ensure every asset is online before hit-time.
Leadership & Tech Agility: Step in as the Editing Coordinator when needed, operate ENG Receive equipment, and manage video/audio switching gear to support live streaming initiatives.
It's an exceptional opportunity to showcase your skills, keep your reel sharp, and build a footprint in a premier newsroom.
Working as a per diem crew member, you will collaborate closely with Newscast Producers and the Digital Team to transform raw footage into compelling, clean, and high-impact news sequences under intense deadline pressure.
Maintain absolute accuracy by auditing scripts against edited video and immediately alerting producers and writers to any discrepancies.

Familiarity with social media video formats, clipping workflows, and modern digital platforms.
Ability to quickly master the station's newsroom computer system (iNews) and clipping software post-hire.

Two (2) years of experience as a news video editor at a commercial television station is preferred.
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is preferred.

Exceptional digital file management and structural organization skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate with producers, writers, and technical staff during breaking news.
A flexible, proactive mindset ready to adapt to shifting newsroom priorities and evolving broadcast technologies.
Education & Experience

Operational Agility: A flexible, proactive mindset ready to adapt to shifting newsroom priorities and evolving broadcast technologies.
Education: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is preferred.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $20.00 per hour.

We are looking for an editor who treats a timeline like an art form and a deadline like a mission.
We are seeking a talented, fast-paced News Editor (Per Diem ) to shape the visual narrative of our daily broadcasts and streaming content.

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