TV News Video Editor

Nexstar Open · verified Aug 19, 2026

VA, Portsmouth Full-time Mid-level Video Production

Mid-level Video Production role at Nexstar. VA, Portsmouth · full-time · $35,000–$38,000 base.

SalaryStated by Nexstar

$35,000 – $38,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Edit video for the station’s newscasts
Operate video-editing equipment while handling several assignments
Meet tight deadlines and reorder work as priorities change
Make production decisions without constant supervision

What you bring

At least one year using video-editing equipment
Comfort with computers and fluent English
Strong spoken and written communication
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and multitask
Some college education or familiarity with a television newsroom is helpful

Who this fits

You’ll fit this role if you can work any shift, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position is on-site with no telecommuting and involves repetitive movements, indoor work, variable lighting, and regular communication with others.

From the employer

WAVY-TV 10/WVBT FOX43 is looking for a Video News Editor to edit for all newscasts.

Candidate must be good with computers and able to work under strict deadlines; some knowledge of a working television newsroom helpful. Candidate must be willing to work any and all shifts, including early mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekends (Saturday and Sunday).

Requirements & Skills:

Some college education preferred
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Minimum one-year experience operating video editing equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The News Editor must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the News Editor must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

Apply online: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar

To be considered for this job you must complete the online application; please remember to upload a copy of your cover letter and resume.

COMPENSATION RANGE:

Annual Salary $35,000 - $38,000 – commensurate with experience

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

A career path to grow your professional experiences
Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
Retirement savings plan with company match
Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

No calls

No telecommuting.

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