News Editor
WINK Television News – Fort Myers, Florida
Description
WINK News—Southwest Florida’s news leader—has an immediate opening for a News Editor with significant growth opportunities. This position requires strong non-linear editing skills, a passion for the language of news, and a keen eye for crafting video for broadcast. The News Editor works closely with producers, anchors, reporters, and photographers to deliver compelling, timely content.
Responsibilities
- Edit video content for daily newscasts and special segments
- Collaborate with producers to ensure timely and accurate video packages
- Assist reporters and photographers in creating visually compelling stories
- Maintain high editorial and technical standards under tight deadlines
- A passion for the job and visual storytelling
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom
- Proficiency with non-linear editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Edius, etc.)
- Agility in handling multiple editing tasks with accuracy and speed
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Prior experience in video editing or a related field is a plus
Full-time new hires are eligible to participate in all Company benefit plans, including:
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and HSA (eligibility begins 1st of the month after 30 days of employment)
- Company-paid benefits such as life insurance and EAP
- Employee-paid benefits such as short-term disability
- Paid Time Off (earned on an accrual basis)
- Company-paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while editing at a computer workstation
- Manual dexterity to operate editing equipment and computer systems
- Ability to lift and carry equipment or materials up to 25 lbs
- Visual acuity required for reviewing video content and fine-tuning edits
- May be required to move between newsroom, studio, and editing bays as needed
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
WINK News is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws.
Join WINK News and become part of a dynamic, award-winning team dedicated to delivering high-quality news to the Southwest Florida community. If you're enthusiastic about storytelling, eager to grow, and ready to contribute, we want to hear from you!
*Please no phone calls or emails regarding this position.
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Skills Required
- Passion for visual storytelling
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom
- Proficiency with non-linear editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Edius)
- Agility in handling multiple editing tasks with accuracy and speed
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Prior experience in video editing or a related field
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and operate editing equipment
- Ability to lift and carry equipment or materials up to 25 lbs
What We Do
Fort Myers Broadcasting Company is a privately-held media company founded in 1939, operating multiple radio and television stations that provide news, weather, and entertainment programming to Southwest Florida.
