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Video Editor I

Denver, CO

Rocky Mountain Public Media, Inc. (RMPM) is the parent company of Rocky Mountain PBS, KUVO Jazz, and The Drop. Over a million Coloradans turn to Rocky Mountain PBS, KUVO Jazz, and The Drop to discover provocative and inspiring local, national, and international programming; find diverse viewpoints; score front row center seats to world-class performances; and experience lifelong learning opportunities every month.

The Video Editor I supports the journalism team by providing essential production and post-production assistance across a range of video projects. This role is highly organization-focused and plays a critical part in ensuring efficient workflows, consistent visual quality, and timely delivery of content.

This position will work closely with journalists and producers to prepare and organize project assets, assist with editing tasks, and help translate long-form and horizontal video into engaging digital formats, including vertical and social-first content. The Video Editor I will also contribute to behind-the-scenes storytelling and social media content creation, while maintaining structured media management systems and supporting storage upkeep.

This person should have strong video editing skills and share the values of public media. Editing portfolio required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in organizing and managing raw footage, audio files, graphics, and other elements used in each project
• Reviews and logs all footage in Adobe Premiere, transcribing interviews in Premiere and organizing b-roll
• Works with senior editor and producers to assemble raw footage into rough cuts, syncing audio and video and preparing projects based on requirements for digital and/or broadcast output
• Helps create guides for footage and file organization for team-wide use
• Assists with storage solutions and upkeep for media assets
• Converts horizontal video into vertical formats for social media platforms
• Supports journalists in editing quick-turn content, including field dispatches and first-person storytelling
• Manages and produce content for the RMPBS Originals Instagram account
• Creates behind-the-scenes content, reels, and photo posts to ensure consistent publishing
• Collaborates with the team to identify opportunities for engaging digital storytelling
• Helps review edited sequences to check for errors or technical issues, ensuring each project adheres to PBS, NPR, and FCC technical standards.
• Assists with acquisition of intellectual property licenses and other necessary rights and releases.
• Maintains administrative records for assigned projects.
• Other tasks as assigned and/or required.

ADDITIONAL Qualifications of Position

• Attend weekly content meetings providing useful input and story ideas
• Work from the Denver office at least two days per week
• Engage with communities in Colorado to create an open door for content
• Represent RMPM at community eventsas needed
• Actively participate in RMPM's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training program. Uses key standards and teachings of DEI training when producing daily responsive content generation.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable MVR; must be insurable for driving station vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications of Position

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with strong evidence of achievement is preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in video editing is required
• Must possess exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Must have demonstrated experience and/or skills in nonlinear editing and graphic software i.e., Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work well independently and with staff, interns, students, volunteers and the public and exercise good judgment under pressure.
• A mix of demonstrated skills, abilities and knowledge may be considered in place of educational requirements.

Preferred Qualifications of Position

• Experience with creating content for digital and social platforms
• Ability to create simple graphics and motion graphic templates (i.e., mogrts) in After Effects
• Experience operating DSLR cameras and audio equipment, both in studio and in the field is a plus
• Basic knowledge of web content management and broadcast standards
• Background in documentary-style production

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and/or people of color are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every qualification. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce. If you're excited about this role, feel a passion for our mission, this feels like it could be your dream job, but your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply!

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION:

Persons interested in this position must apply at www.rmpbs.org/jobs. Please submit the following items:

1. A cover letter detailing how the applicant's qualifications fit the needs of RMPM and information on how the applicant found out about the job opening.
2. A resume detailing education, training, and employment experience.

Position will be posted at www.rmpbs.org/jobs until filled. No phone calls please. KRMA-TV/KTSC-TV/KRMJ-TV/KRMU-TV/KRMZ-TV and KUVO-FM/KVJZ-FM are licensed to and operated by Rocky Mountain Public Media, Inc. as non-commercial public television and radio.

Work Environment

This position works primarily in office, studio, editing, and field environments. This position must be able to work a flexible schedule with occasionally long hours including some evenings and weekends. Must be able to travel throughout the state and beyond, on occasion. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The position requires the ability to lift and carry production equipment up to 50 lbs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

Rocky Mountain Public Media embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. As such, Rocky Mountain Public Media does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.