Editor Technician

Position Overview

Perform daily video editing in support of PBS News Hour productions and WETA productions. Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with union jurisdiction. This position is covered by IBEW union contract.

• Video Editing with AVID for the PBS News Hour Productions and WETA productions.
• Collaborate with News Hour producers to deliver video elements such as packages, SOTs, and VOs for insertion into the PBS News Hour and/or other productions under the WETA umbrella.
• Meet deadlines under pressure in a fast-paced, live news network environment.
• Perform related special projects and other technical duties as assigned.

• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail

• Minimum five years of experience as an AVID editor at a network or local station or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong working knowledge of AVID editing platforms and experience partnering with producers in fast-paced, deadline-driven production environments.
• Knowledge of video and audio signal flow and monitoring to maintain the highest technical standards in compliance with FCC, PBS Network, and Company production policy.
• Working knowledge of routing panels, transmission, file-based signal flow and media asset management systems.
• Ability to adapt to changing assignments on a daily or hourly basis and work extended or irregular shifts, including holidays and weekends, as needed.

• High School Diploma / GED

WETA and News Hour productions are Washington, DC based; we are largely a local workforce based out of the Campbell Place office in Arlington, VA. Most positions based in our Arlington, VA office will be onsite or hybrid, depending upon the role.

WETA and News Hour Productions are equal opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and internships.

WETA and News Hour Productions make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.