Job Description
Job Description
News Editor
WINK Television News – Fort Myers, Florida
Description
WINK News—Southwest Florida’s news leader—has an immediate opening for a News Editor with significant growth opportunities. This position requires strong non-linear editing skills, a passion for the language of news, and a keen eye for crafting video for broadcast. The News Editor works closely with producers, anchors, reporters, and photographers to deliver compelling, timely content.
Responsibilities
- Edit video content for daily newscasts and special segments
- Collaborate with producers to ensure timely and accurate video packages
- Assist reporters and photographers in creating visually compelling stories
- Maintain high editorial and technical standards under tight deadlines
Must Have
- A passion for the job and visual storytelling
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom
- Proficiency with non-linear editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Edius, etc.)
- Agility in handling multiple editing tasks with accuracy and speed
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in video editing or a related field is a plus
Benefits
Full-time new hires are eligible to participate in all Company benefit plans, including:
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and HSA (eligibility begins 1st of the month after 30 days of employment)
- Company-paid benefits such as life insurance and EAP
- Employee-paid benefits such as short-term disability
- Paid Time Off (earned on an accrual basis)
- Company-paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while editing at a computer workstation
- Manual dexterity to operate editing equipment and computer systems
- Ability to lift and carry equipment or materials up to 25 lbs
- Visual acuity required for reviewing video content and fine-tuning edits
- May be required to move between newsroom, studio, and editing bays as needed
Join WINK News and become part of a dynamic, award-winning team dedicated to delivering high-quality news to the Southwest Florida community. If you're enthusiastic about storytelling, eager to grow, and ready to contribute, we want to hear from you!
*Please no phone calls or emails regarding this position
Southwest Florida is often praised as being one of the healthiest and happiest places in the world with miles of white-sand beaches and a dynamic community. Broadcast Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a drug-free and smoke-free environment.
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