News Editor - KIRO TV

Location:WA-SeattleJob Title: News Editor - KIRO TVPosition OverviewKIRO Seattle has an immediate opening for a full time News Editor. We're looking for someone with solid news judgement, who thrives on creativity and is a self-starting problem solver. Candidates must be able to multitask, communicate effectively, and work on a variety of station projects including the daily news product. The editor will work all shifts assigned, including mornings, weekends and holidays.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesArrive to work on time and ready for workCheck schedules, iNews, web email and Teams daily when on dutyEdit news content for all platformsDemonstrate operation of assigned editing software including but not limited to associated Avid software, Aspera, LU Central, Vantage & Network Content Delivery SystemsCare of assigned edit workstation - reporting discrepancies, hardware and software problemsBe able to search and download archive footage for editing and for delivery to photographers in the fieldAccept and perform assigned duties to archive text, media, delete system media and other system metadataUnderstanding of concepts of intercom, router, monitoring, internet streaming and bond cellular video transmission systemsPhysical RequirementsSit for periods of 4 hours or moreExpectationsWhile not on duty, return missed phone calls and emails in a timely mannerWillingness to accept overtime and volunteer for open shiftsMinimum QualificationsThe ideal candidate must have the talent and experience to consistently generate a top-notch creative news productCandidates must be highly motivated self-starters with a minimum of 2 years broadcast television non-linear editing/production experience on a major platform (Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, Grass Valley Edius, and/or Adobe PremiereHandbrake, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, LiveU Central, and archive systems skills are a plusThe right candidate must be able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlinesCandidate should be a strategic planner with a good editorial senseHe/she must be able to interface with key editorial producers and managers proactively under deadline pressureThe wage scale for this position is $25.00 per hour to $36.00 per hour.Benefits forFull-Time rolesinclude:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available to the employee and employee's family (i.e.child, spouse, domestic partner).Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care) and Health Savings AccountsShort-term and long-term disability and life insurance (supplemental and accidental, death, and dismemberment)Participation in CMG's 401(k) plan with generous company match and both pre-tax and Roth optionsFull-time hourly employees are eligible to earn up to176 hoursof PTO inclusive of paidsickand safe time under applicable law.Part-time employees will receive one hour of paid sick leave for every40 hoursworked.Up to eight (8) paid holidays &two (2) floating holidays throughoutcalendaryear 2025Up to two (2) weeks of paid parental leaveEmployee Assistance ProgramAll other benefits required by applicable lawAbout Cox Media GroupCMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Te

Created: 2025-12-22