NewsNation - News Video Editor - Part-time
At a glance
Mid-level Video Production role at Nexstar. NY, New York · part-time.
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What you'll do
- Edit daily news, breaking coverage, interviews, packages and longer projects for broadcast and digital
- Shape edits with producers and editorial colleagues, using sound news judgment, storytelling and pacing
- Prepare media in newsroom and file-transfer systems, and flag missing files or unclear directions
- Juggle assignments to hit daily and breaking-news deadlines while meeting editorial and technical standards
- Take on special projects and other production work as needed
What you bring
- At least five years editing video in network news, live television or a major-market newsroom
- Advanced Adobe Premiere Pro ability, plus familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud
- Experience with BitCentral or a comparable newsroom media platform and Latakoo or a similar transfer tool
- Strong news judgment, storytelling, attention to detail and communication, with Microsoft 365 proficiency
Who this fits
This part-time role suits an experienced news editor comfortable handling fast-moving live coverage. You must work on-site at the New York newsroom and production facility, with schedule flexibility for shifts, weekends, holidays and extended hours. It is a union-represented position.
From the employer
Editor (Part-Time)
Location: New York, NY (On-Site)
Department: Engineering Operations
Compensation: $50-$60/hour
About NewsNation
NewsNation is a national Television News Network owned by Nexstar Media Group, delivering trusted news coverage across Cable, Streaming, and Digital platforms. Our teams in New York, Chicago, and Washington, DC work together to produce high-quality journalism supported by innovative technology and operational excellence.
Position Summary
The Editor creates compelling video content for NewsNation broadcasts and digital platforms. Working closely with Producers and Editorial teams, this role edits daily news content, breaking news, interviews, packages, and long-form projects while maintaining accuracy, speed, and strong editorial judgment.
Key Responsibilities
- Edit VOs, SOTs, teases, interviews, packages, and long-form content for Broadcast and Digital platforms.
- Collaborate with Producers and Editorial teams to execute creative and editorial vision.
- Apply strong news judgment, storytelling, pacing, and attention to detail.
- Organize and prepare media using newsroom and file-transfer systems.
- Manage multiple assignments and meet daily and breaking news deadlines.
- Ensure content meets Editorial, Technical, Branding, and Delivery standards.
- Communicate missing media, unclear instructions, or technical issues.
- Support Special Projects and other production assignments as needed.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of Professional Video Editing experience in Network News, Live Television, or a Major-Market Newsroom.
- Advanced Adobe Premiere Pro skills and familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Experience with BitCentral or similar Newsroom Media Management platforms.
- Experience with Latakoo or similar media transfer tools.
- Strong news judgment, storytelling ability, and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced live news environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Frame.io review and approval workflows.
- Familiarity with ENPS or similar Newsroom systems.
- Experience preparing content for both Broadcast and Digital platforms.
- Knowledge of Newsroom style guides and Broadcast technical standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Broadcast Production, Film, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Schedule & Work Environment
- Must be able to report On-Site to NewsNation's New York Newsroom and Production facility.
- Schedule may include Mornings, Evenings, Overnights, Weekends, Holidays, and extended hours.
- Availability for Breaking News and Special Projects is required.
- Attendance, Punctuality, and Schedule flexibility are essential.
Union Representation
This position is represented by IBEW Local 1212 and is covered by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Equal Opportunity Employer
NewsNation and Nexstar Media Group are equal opportunity employers committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
SCAM ALERT:
Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv.
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