Job Description

Lost Coast Outpost is looking for an in-person & local part-time video editor to help film and edit video for a brief daily newscast and weekly interviews with local community members. We are not looking for someone who wants to be in Television. We are primarily an online news site and all videos will be posted on the web, not broadcasted. We are looking for someone,

Founded in 1996, Lost Coast Communications is setting the standard for innovative radio and digital media nestled in the Victorian Village of Ferndale, California. Our success comes from our deep commitment to Humboldt County in combination with our superior production and service. We are hyper-local: locally owned, involved throughout the community, and dedicated to serving our listeners, our readers and our advertisers.

Our various properties include local radio stations KHUM, KWPT “The Point”, KSLuG, KLGE “The Lounge” as well as our online news service The Lost Coast Outpost. In short: We’re the voice of Humboldt County, and we pride ourselves on our record of service to this beautiful place.

Job Overview:

The Video Editor is responsible for filming and editing video for a short daily newscast and weekly interviews under direction of management. Quick turnaround, ability to take constructive criticism and excellent communication are essential to success. This position may include the editing of short client commercials.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Organizes and strings together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or instructions for newscasts and other features.
• Reviews assembled footage on screens or monitors to determine whether corrections are necessary.
• Trims filmed segments to specified lengths and reassembles segments into sequences that present stories with maximum effect.
• Determines the specific audio and visual effects necessary to complete projects.
• Sets up and operates equipment to produce a final product.
• Selects and combines the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.
• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, work product and desired effects.
• Maintains editing equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma but some higher-level education preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of video editing
• Demonstrated knowledge of shooting video footage, specifically interviews.
• Demonstrated knowledge of iMovie and Adobe products.
• Demonstrated knowledge of smartphone video capture and recording.
• Basic knowledge of copyright laws for graphics, sounds effects and music.
• Ability to turn around edited videos in a quick time frame.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work alone or in a team setting.
• Ability to work with a multitude of people and personalities while maintaining a professional work environment and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to take constructive criticism or design rejection from clients.
• Ability to take direction and set aside artistic control to meet workflow and time frame demands.
• Ability to complete work that is repetitive.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Strong time management skills
• Strong organizational skills with a strong emphasis on file management and naming conventions.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to stand for extended lengths of time.
• Ability to look at a monitor or screen for a long period.
• Ability to use a computer, mouse, keyboard, camera, and smart phone.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Must have a clean DMV record.
• Must maintain valid auto insurance.

Salary: $16-$18 per hour DOE

Position is Part-time

How to Apply: Email resume, portfolio and cover letter

Lost Coast Communications, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or another characteristic protected by law

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you live in Humboldt County, CA?

Experience:

• Video editing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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