Disney Entertainment's eight owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. For over 70 years, ABC13 has been Houston's news and weather leader, and the station remains the dominant #1 choice for Houstonians today. ABC13 provides live local news and weather coverage 24/7 through its linear and streaming newscasts, as well as its website, apps and social media platforms.
ABC13 is deeply engrained in the Houston community, the most diverse city in the nation. ABC13 Localish stories celebrate the good people and places that make Houston so unique.
The station is the community leader, giving back through tentpole events throughout the year, including Share Your Holidays food drive, E-Cycle Earth Day electronics recycling event, and Pick Your Pet adoption drive.
The biggest events in Houston all happen on ABC13! The station is the proud media partner for the Houston Marathon, Galveston Mardi Gras, the Houston Rodeo Parade and the Houston Pride Parade, and the Freedom Over Texas July 4th celebration.
We are looking a Video Editor who can support turning video and data into relevant information under tight deadlines for newscasts.
The perfect candidate is someone that is able to multi-task and prioritize assignments and demonstrate good news judgement.
Responsibilities:
Edit video for newscasts, creating visually compelling news stories
Ingesting feeds and review raw footage to amplify coverage
Collaborate with team on the vision and storytelling for stories
Utilizing feedback to incorporate into short newscast videos
Stay updated with the news trends and video editing software, such as Adobe Premier Pro and Dalet Galaxy
Required Experience:
3 + years experience in editing on non-linear systems
Team player with exceptional work ethic and technical troubleshooting skills
Understanding and knowledge of the digital newsroom and understanding of the digital workflow for broadcast and streaming newscasts and server-based digital media workflow.
Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro required
Experience with Dalet Galaxy and live signal intake preferred
Ability to edit in tight deadline situations, being creative, precise and being able to work quickly
Must be able to work any shift, any day including overnights ,weekends, and holidays and as business dictates in extended breaking news scenarios
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalency required
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or related field preferred
Interested candidates apply via Disneycareers.com reference JOB ID # 10108051
About Disney Entertainment:
At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company's powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you'll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with KTRK Television, Inc, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment.
KTRK Television, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.