Maslow Media Group is hiring: Senior News Video Editor/Camera Operator in Clarks

Maslow Media Group is the nationally recognized Workforce Solutions provider for Broadcast Media and Information Technology talent. Headquartered in the Washington DC Metro area, The Maslow Group is your preferred partner for Media and IT Contingent Staffing, Executive Search, Managed Services, Production Services and Employer of Record (EOR)/paymaster solutions.

We are currently searching for a Senior News Video Editor/Camera Operator to fill a full time ongoing contract position with our client, a 24-hour international public news media corporation.

Position is onsite in Washington, DC.

Candidates must be flexible for shifts to support a 24/7/365 environment.

About the Opportunity:

This position requires the ability to create high-quality news packages for broadcast. Applicants should be self-motivated, able to work under pressure and tight deadlines. Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all the leading professional video editing applications. Applicants are also expected to have an up-to-date knowledge with world news and current affairs.

This role reports to the Post Production Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Working in close collaboration with news producers to edit news packages and current affairs programming.
• Edit highly professional and polished video and audio content (including recording of voice over) to air in line with international industry standards.
• Liaise with news, archive, media management to ensure integrity of video and audio material throughout the news production workflow.
• Quality check each edited video and audio package for visual and audio errors and rectify, where necessary to avoid on air errors.
• Ability to edit quickly framing meaningful news stories for breaking news and on air turnarounds.
• Have an up-to-date knowledge with world news and current affairs.
• Perform playback of media direct from edit suite when required by PCR as a backup to normal play out servers.
• Apply the principles of visual storytelling through aesthetically pleasing and technically correct compositions, angles, and camera movements and making sure to deliver images with the correct exposure and color saturation.
• Plan and develop the visual presentation of the story in collaboration with the reporter assigned to the news story.
• Comply with and cover live/pre-recorded news or programs by filming sequences in continuity for editing purposes and as directed insuring of capturing the right frame compositions and following instructions as per news or program requirements.
• Perform camera line ups, matching camera parameters for color and exposure.
• Test the functionality of all necessary equipment before shooting live studio, location, and pre-recorded news or programs (i.e. camera, lenses, monitors, camera robotic system, CCU for each camera, lighting unit - LEDs, Fresnel, cool light, lighting deck)
• Operate multiple robotic camera control system.
• Monitor camera video level via a waveform monitor for quality control regarding luminance and chrominance levels - maintaining output to industry-set standards and settings.
• Control and balance lighting levels via the lighting desk/lighting control units.
• Arrange and set lighting for live/pre-recorded news, weather, or programs according to the Technical Director's instructions to ensure all color schemes conform to broadcast standards.
• Perform routine maintenance for all cameras and lighting equipment.
• Assembling raw footage and transferring or uploading to a computer.
• Following a script, screenplay or outline.

Other Responsibilities:

• Available to be deployed in the field and other broadcast centers during demanding news events.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team in case of needed maintenance to equipment.
• Perform other duties relevant to the job as requested across the network.

Skills:

• Fast, adaptable non-linear editing skills
• Effective communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Excellent sense of pace and timing
• Ability to visualize the written word and express it in pictures and sound to achieve the producer's or journalist's vision
• Skill to edit creative or meaningful sequences from available footage
• Eye for detail
• High level of computer literacy
• Creative video skills

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive operational knowledge of editing software and hardware
• Knowledge of the general systems, practices and broadcast standards within a wider news/operational environment
• An understanding of voice-over recording and sound mixing
• An understanding of how to use and incorporate graphical elements
• A good knowledge of color-correction and legalization techniques
• Knowledge of international news and current affairs
• Broadcast standards including HD 1080i, SDI, AES/EBU, MPEG, PAL 625, NTSC
• Operation of Broadcast TV Cameras, lighting and sound equipment
• Operation of MAC computers and nonlinear edit software

Abilities:

• Creative editing
• Handling criticism
• Ability to work well alone or with other people
• Multi-tasking
• Being highly organized
• Ability to anticipate problems well before they happen
• Ability to remain calm and confident in stressful situations
• A constant willingness to learn and improve
• Flexibility to deal with unexpected problems and varied personality types

Tools and Equipment:

• Computer
• Company Intranet
• Internet
• Editing software and hardware
• Technical waveforms and scopes
• News run-down software
• Talkback panel
• Matrix panel
• Voice-over recording devices
• Word processing software
• File transcoding software

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience working as a non-linear video editor in a television news environment.
• Must be able to shoot via a camera.
• Fluency in Arabic.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Film, Media and Journalism or related fields Diploma preferred.
• Long-form craft editing experience.

Pay Range: $50 - $55 per hour.

Benefits:

As a Full time Maslow Media Group employee, in this role you will enjoy the following benefits: Paid Time Out of the Office, Paid Holidays, Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance coverage, 401K, Short Term Disability coverage, Life Insurance, Legal Services, and Employee Perks programs.

What's in it for you:

• Join a company that offers challenging and rewarding careers where your efforts will be recognized and rewarded.
• An opportunity to work with experienced leaders who provide the tools and training necessary for you to contribute to the continued success of the organization.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401K.

About Us:

Since our founding in 1988 The Maslow Media Group has grown to become the Workforce Solutions leader in Media (Maslow Media) and IT (Intelligent Quality Solutions/IQS) verticals, aiding fortune 100 corporations, financial institutions, government agencies, technology, and broadcasting organizations. As an Employer of Record (EOR) in all 50 states, MMG can hire, train, recruit, and employ the talent required to ensure our clients meet their corporate growth goals.

The Maslow Media Group is committed to equal employment opportunity for all workers regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

We pride ourselves on the ability to quickly evolve and respond to shifting market conditions by creating scalable, predictable, high-quality solutions. For more information, visit us at:

www.maslowmedia.com and www.iqs-corp.com