Editor, TV Current Affairs/News

Can you tick these boxes?
 

• Experienced editor on Avid – at least 3 years?
• Experienced cutting TV news and current affairs shows?
• Deadline driven?
• Flexible?
• Experienced in after affects?
• Can use your initiative and think outside the box?

  We require an experienced and creative editor who’s a quick thinker, pays attention to detail, can work to tight deadlines, and keep a cool head when the pressure hits to head up our current affairs programmes.

We are only seeking EXPERIENCED people who have worked in a news/current affairs environment. Please do not apply unless you have a TV news/current affairs background.

  Your duties will include: Editing and managing 3 weekly current affairs programmes and weekly news wrap programme.   This is a full time position within a small tight organization on Auckland's North Shore (Albany) that punches well above its weight daily, delivering 3 quality half-hour current affairs programmes each week to NZ’s rural sector via Channel 99 on Sky TV.   You need to be a superb editor with a keen interest in the world around you, prepared to roll up your sleeves and make a difference.   You will ensure the smooth post production workflow of the programmes – delivering material on time and making sure it meets all technical requirements, plus archiving material.   You will assist in problem-solving technical and operational issues. You will also be required at times to  assist in the training of junior staff and occasionally to cut news shows.  

• Hours of Work:            8.00am – 4.30pm
• Days of work:              Monday to Friday
• Salary:                       $59,000 - $65,000
• Start Date:                  August 30, 2010

  You must be a NZ citizen to apply for this position.   Check out our website at www.country99tv.co.nz to find out more about us.    Email your CV to: Katija Vlatkovich, productionmanager@country99tv.co.nz
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