Video Editor
Job description
About the role
Morning video content for KUSA KTVD-TV in Denver becomes finished stories through daily work. You will transform raw footage into polished segments that inform and engage viewers across broadcast and digital platforms. Each edit will reflect a strong sense of timing, pacing, and visual continuity. You will partner closely with producers and reporters to ensure the story is told accurately and effectively. Your work will directly influence how audiences connect with the news during critical morning hours. You will uphold the integrity of the news while applying creative techniques to enhance clarity and impact. This role requires a commitment to excellence under tight production constraints.
Key facts
What you'll do
Produce tightly edited video segments that align with the pacing and demands of morning news deadlines.
Edit footage captured by photographers and reporters into finished packages suitable for immediate broadcast use.
Enhance visual narratives using motion graphics, lower thirds, and viewer-submitted photos or webcam interviews.
Maintain strict adherence to broadcast standards while managing multiple assignments on complex editorial timelines.
Collaborate with producers and digital teams to ensure video assets meet platform specifications for both TV and online distribution.
Organize media assets within digital asset management systems to ensure efficient retrieval and version control.
Apply color correction and audio sweetening techniques to guarantee technical quality and consistency across all deliverables.
Support live or near-live segments with rapid turnaround edits when breaking news requires immediate visual context.
Utilize non-linear editing systems to manipulate footage, create rough cuts, and refine final edits with precision.
Contribute to the visual language of the newsroom by implementing creative techniques that respect journalistic standards.
Requirements
A BA/BS degree is preferred for this role.
Mastery of non-linear editing systems using Edius, Premiere, and Photoshop is required.
A strong interest in broadcast and digital news content is required.
Success under deadline pressure comes from organizational skills.
Clear communication with team members is required.
Quality is maintained while staying deadline-oriented on tight schedules.
Willingness to work early mornings, nights, and weekends is mandatory.
Nice to have
Interest in broadcast and digital news content strengthens performance in this environment.
Skills & tools
Knowledge of non-linear editing platforms is essential.
Familiarity with Photoshop supports visual storytelling.
Understanding of newsroom workflows improves efficiency.
Practical notes
Some positions are covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Certain benefits may differ for union newsroom employees.
Typical interview steps
Content hiring usually starts with a writing test or portfolio review.
Candidates may be asked to rewrite a passage, outline an article, or draft a landing page.
Editing skill is tested as often as original writing.
Clear structure and attention to detail matter.
Interviewers often assign a timed writing test.
Following the brief exactly and editing ruthlessly are the two habits that score highest.
Good to know
Video editing roles rely on precision and speed to meet broadcast deadlines.
Professionals in this field manage multiple projects under tight time constraints.
Storytelling through visuals requires an artistic eye and technical software skills.
Newsroom collaboration is central to daily responsibilities.
Mastery of editing tools defines success in broadcast and digital media.
Questions to ask
Useful questions for the interview: what a typical week looks like, how work is assigned, what tools the team uses, and how feedback works.
Asking how the role has changed recently and what the team wishes it had known when joining is also reasonable.
Questions about the manager's priorities are especially valued.
Career growth
Content careers grow from writer to senior writer, editor, and content lead roles.
Some people specialize in search, technical writing, or brand voice.
Proving measurable impact, such as traffic or conversion lift, drives progression.
Content careers reward a visible portfolio and proven business results.
Writers who understand their company's product and audience grow fastest.