CRAFT EDITOR

TRT World 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

A Craft Editor works with a producer and correspondent to edit media, video, audio and graphics into a cohesive, editorially strong finished product, suitable for broadcast to our audience with appropriate titles, graphics, audio mix etc.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Editing a variety of items for output.
  • Liaising with editorial staff.
  • Quality checking all content.
  • All work will be completed to a high technical standard.
  • Possess the ability to listen and effectively communicate ideas.
  • Be a team player but also able to work independently.
  • Able to make sound editorial judgements about shot and audio selection, sequences and story telling.
  • Have sufficient judgement to complete the work without guidance from producers, journalists or other editors.
  • Sound knowledge of broadcast technology. 

KEY SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION 

  • At least five years' experience of being a video editor in a television environment.
  • Experience in long-form craft editing.
  • Comprehensive operational knowledge of their editing software and hardware.
  • An understanding of voice-over recording and sound mixing.
  • An understanding of how to use and incorporate graphical elements.
  • A good knowledge of colour-correction and legalization techniques.
  • Knowledge of news and current affairs.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Good spoken English.