Video Editor / Videographer
WKBT News 8 Now, the top-rated news station in La Crosse, Wisconsin (DMA 129) is looking for a skilled Video Editor/Videographer to join our morning news team. This position combines in-house video editing and outdoor camera work to create engaging news video content. We’re looking for someone with a keen eye, a strong understanding of video editing and videography techniques and a passion for storytelling.
What you will do:
- Work with the morning news team to create the visual elements necessary to compel our news products across multiple platforms, including TV, social media, and mobile applications.
- Use the latest video editing software to produce impactful, compelling news stories that resonate with viewers.
- Shoot broadcast-quality video, conduct interviews, and utilize live news gathering tools, such as Live-U to generate news content.
- Maintain and care for all assigned camera equipment, vehicles, and editing hardware.
- Work within tight deadlines to ensure video content is delivered on time for both broadcast and digital publication.
- Stay up to date with the latest video editing, videography, and live broadcast technology.
- Optimize video products for social media/digital platforms and shareability.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, broadcasting, mass communications, or a related field is preferred, but not required.
- Experience with industry-leading video editing software (e.g. Avid) and videography equipment.
- Availability to work overnight/early-morning hours.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of live news gathering tools like Live-U is a plus.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
What you will earn:
- A competitive hourly rate of $16/hour or more based on experience including full benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, EAP, 401(k), and generous paid time off.
- The opportunity to learn and grow with us at WKBT and Morgan Murphy Media, a dynamic and progressive family-owned business that values our employees, culture, and community. We are the CBS affiliate serving western Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota, and northeast Iowa. In addition to live television broadcasts, we do continuous news updates on our award-winning website, News8000.com, and our news and weather mobile apps.
- The chance to live in a vibrant college community with a small-town feel, great local restaurants and shopping, plenty of outdoor space to explore, and beautiful 4-season weather.
Morgan Murphy Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees and our communities.