Job Description:

CourtTV is currently looking for our next Craft Editor to hire! For nearly two decades, Court TV brought high-profile courtroom dramas into American living rooms. Continuing that legacy, the E.W. Scripps Company brought back one of the most iconic brands in television history. Court TV is devoted to live gavel-to-gavel coverage, in-depth legal reporting, and expert analysis of the nation’s most important and compelling trials. The network is available on cable, satellite, over-the-air and online at CourtTV.com. It is also carried on an expanding array of streaming services and apps, including YouTube TV, SiriusXM, Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV.

The Craft Editor works with all units within CourtTV to create content for broadcast and digital deliveries.  This includes Show and Field Producers, Associate Producers, Assignment Desk, and more.  Have an unrivaled passion for true crime stories and a strong interest in trial coverage.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Create a range of content, each with its own style, pace and branding across linear and digital platforms, including news packages, show opens and long-form




• Add value to projects with motion graphics, color grading, sound design and your “bag of tricks” you’ve acquired in your career




• Edit video elements, sound bites, packages, graphics and other network needs while maintaining the network brand, many times under tight deadlines




• Proactively participate in creative brainstorming sessions to generate highly creative, unexpected and breakout ideas




• Work with Associate Producers to increase their technical skills in the Adobe Suite and creative skills in storytelling




• At times, correct on-air issues for replays and ingest materials to the server and add metadata

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Associate's degree in journalism or related field preferred or equivalent experience




• Minimum of 2 years of experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Expert in Premiere Pro or equivalent editing applications.  Proficient in Adobe After Effects and Photoshop skills




• Proven time-management skills




• Must be team oriented, able to successfully collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, capable of meeting deadlines and functioning calmly in high-pressure situations, including breaking news




• Must be flexible and able to work an extended schedule as the news cycle and deadlines require




• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and iNews

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ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

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