Job Summary:
Video Preditor
6abc / Action News has an exciting new opportunity for next generation storytelling. This unique position calls for a passionate content creator, that is a tremendous storyteller and likes turning raw video into content that stands out. The ideal candidate loves visual storytelling, thinks outside the box, embodies creativity and can execute their ideas efficiently. They need to excel in video editing and photography first, writing/producing skills second.
Preditors are responsible for shooting, editing, recording and/or scheduling recordings, quality control and archiving material. Candidates should have a working knowledge of a server based-digital media workflow. You must be able to take direction, and be a team player who is not afraid of an intense news environment.
This key newsroom position requires attention to detail, excellent communications skills, a calm demeanor and an ability to troubleshoot under pressure and react accordingly. Hours will vary depending on the needs of the news department, so flexibility to work a varied schedule is required.
Job responsibilities and qualifications:
* Excellent news judgment and an instinct for identifying stories that will resonate.
* Shoot, produce and edit video content.
* Edit in a fast-paced environment that is reactive to compelling content as well as breaking news.
* Facilitate, gather and maintain digital assets and footage for all platforms.
* Ability to multitask, prioritize & manage tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
* Skilled in script writing and executing videos from concept to completion.
* Collaborate with content producers and writers on the team.
* Troubleshoot, proactively identify, and quickly resolving technical issues and/or inefficiencies.
* Must be familiar with basic video and audio principles. Adobe Premiere experience preferred.
* Must be knowledgeable about non-linear editing, as well as ENG field photography and media ingest and management.
Additional Information:
This position is located at WPVI-TV in Philadelphia, PA. EEO/M/F/V/D/GI/SO
New York, New York
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. operates as a diversified media and entertainment company primarily in the United States and Canada, Europe, and internationally. It operates through Cable Network Programming, Television, and Filmed Entertainment segments. The company produces and licenses news, business news, sports, general entertainment, factual entertainment, and movie programming for distribution primarily through cable television systems, direct broadcast satellite operators, telecommunication companies, and online video distributors.
It also broadcasts network programming; and operates 28 broadcast television stations, including 11 duopolies in the United States. In addition, the company produces and acquires live-action and animated motion pictures for distribution and licensing in various formats in entertainment media, as well as produces and licenses television programming.
The company was formerly known as News Corporation. Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in New York, New York. As of March 20, 2019, Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.