News Non-linear Editor/Media Supervisor

December 17, 2009 Applicant must have a minimum of 5 years experience as a television news non-linear editor. This team player must be computer literate and comfortable working with common Microsoft programs and Apple Final Cut Pro. Extensive experience with newsroom rundown programs such as AVID I-news is necessary. Prior supervisory experience is preferred.

Must be highly organized and used to working under tight deadlines while working on multiple, overlapping projects. Specific responsibilities include accurate, fast and efficient non-linear news editing; supervising and assigning news editors; managing different media formats; managing media deadlines for multiple newscasts; checking clips for digital playback; managing digital library content and archives. This individual will work closely with editors, news producers, executive producers and management to ensure the timely and accurate production of newscasts, special reports and special segments. Good communication skills are imperative.

All candidates must be willing to work varied shifts as well as weekends. Send resume to C-C Boggiano, News Operations Manager, WLS-TV, 190 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601. Applicants may also upload their cover letter and resume at www.disneycareers.com.

Please reference Job ID: 217965 on all materials submitted. No phone calls please.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
Reporting Location - Chicago, IL