News Video Editor

This is a Full Time Job

Disney Entertainment's eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. As the No. 1 station in Philadelphia for almost 45 years, 6abc Action News delivers local news, information, traffic, and weather to more than 3 million homes. WPVI serves close to 7 million people, 2+ who reside in the Delaware Valley, an area covering Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware. In the past year, Action News has won 2,633 out of 2,662 newscasts in households for a winning percentage of 99.8%. On average, Action News captures nearly 45% of all adult news viewers, 25-54. WPVI has provided coverage to the Thanksgiving Day Parade for 100 years in 2019!

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Show Editor to join our award-winning news team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom environment and has a passion for visual storytelling. The ideal candidate will have a strong editorial sense, technical proficiency in non-linear editing, and the ability to collaborate across departments to deliver compelling content for broadcast and digital platforms.

What You Will Do
• Edit video and audio content for newscasts and digital platforms using scripts, rundowns, and producer notes.
• Ensure all edited content is accurate, polished, and ready for air, double-checking for quality and editorial alignment.
• Collaborate with producers, executive producers, photographers, and other newsroom staff to meet editorial goals and deadlines.
• Edit a variety of content, including voiceovers, soundbites, reporter packages, and special reports.
• Ingest and import video elements as needed into the newsroom system.
• Maintain a high standard of visual storytelling that complements the script and enhances viewer engagement.

Required Qualifications & Skills
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a video editor in a news environment.
• Proficiency in non-linear editing platforms such as Dalet and Adobe Premiere.
• Strong understanding of composition, sequencing, shot selection, effects editing, graphics, multi-layer editing, and audio blending.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic newsroom setting.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, early mornings, overnights, and holidays.

Basic Education
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education
• College Degree