Assistant Editor

Job Description

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is the leader in the multicast television network space with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated multicast network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network and the MeTV Toons Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Toon In With Me, Svengoolie and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates, offering a mix of entertainment programing, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations serving New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Orlando, Cleveland, Portland, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Des Moines, Green Bay, South Bend, Evansville and Rockford. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.

Assistant Editor (Chicago-based

General Job Description:

Weigel Broadcasting Co. has an immediate opening for an Assistant Editor. The AE will work with operations producers, content producers and post-production editors for the growing production unit at Weigel Broadcasting. The AE will be responsible for managing media assets and preparing edit projects for the production team.

Duties/Responsibilities:

-Ingest, name, tag and maintain a streamlined, organized database for all current and future assets, including live, studio and field-based video elements on a time-sensitive base.

-Group and sync multi-cam footage.

-Prepare projects and string out footage for editors.

-Collaborate with Operations and Production and Post Production Management to manage database development.

-Partner with senior editors on ongoing media needs.

-Execute organizational workflows for large, multi-element projects and events.

-Maintain best practices of library maintenance.

-Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

-Experience with Adobe Premiere is required

-Proficiency in MS365 and Google Workspace

-Experience archiving and maintaining audio/video assets

-Highly organized, detail-oriented, and consistently meets deadlines

-A natural understanding of storytelling, pacing, and the ability to assemble string outs and rough cuts

-Strong understanding of video file management best practices

-Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills

-Ability to maintain consistency in file naming and organizational structure

-Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment

Our Perks & Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance package

Long Term Disability Insurance

HSA Plan

401k with Company Match

Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays

Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave

Tax-free Transit

Discounted Parking Access

Convenient access to highways and public transportation

One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $17.00-25.00 hourly. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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