About the job

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a Chicago based business, family owned since 1965. Weigel and its affiliated companies own and operate network and independent television stations in Chicago, Milwaukee and South Bend, Indiana. In addition, Weigel is the leader in the multicast television network space with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television being the number one rated and distributed network in the space, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, H&I Heroes & Icons, plus the new Decades Network in partnership with the CBS Television Station Group.

Video Editor

General Job Description:

ABC 57 News has an exciting opportunity for a young budding Journalist. We are looking for a Full-Time Video Editor. This is an entry-level position with ABC 57 News but we are looking for someone willing to grow with our company.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Responsible for editing stories in our newscasts and possibly shooting some stories.

Consistent use of the following software programs: Grass Valley Edius and Avid iNews.

Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

Previous experience with Grass Valley Edius and Avid iNews are a plus.

High School diploma and/or GED

Should have a keen eye for detail, be happy to work under pressure and to strict deadlines and be very flexible.

Our Perks & Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package

Long Term Disability Insurance

HSA Plans

401k with Company Match

Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays

Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave

Open air office environment

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.