NEWS VIDEO EDITOR (P/T) - KTVK/KPHO

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KTVK/KPHO:

Home to CBS 5, 3TV, and Arizona’s Family Sports, Arizona's Family produces more than 100+ hours of local news and programming every week. CBS 5 is Arizona’s Most-Watched Television Station, driven by the power of CBS programming and sports, while 3TV is one of the strongest Independent television stations in the country with its highly-rated morning show, Good Morning Arizona. And the reach of Arizona's Family doesn't stop with linear television. Azfamily.com is the market's top performer in local multi-platform unique users. It is also home to Arizona's Family Originals. Our in-house original content production team works on several long-form programs, documentaries, docuseries, and original podcasts, including True Crime Arizona, which is nearing 2 million downloads.

Arizona’s Family Sports is home to the state’s premier sports franchises, including the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Rising, and the Arizona Interscholastic Association high school state championships.

Job Summary/Description:

Can you tell a story that stops a scroll and commands a screen? Are you the kind of editor who lives for the adrenaline of a breaking news cycle and knows exactly how to turn raw footage into a powerful, high-impact narrative? Arizona’s Family is looking for a high-energy News Video Editor to join our team in Phoenix. We don’t just "cut tape" here; we craft visual experiences across broadcast, social, and digital platforms that empower Arizonans to live their best lives. If you’re a technical wizard with a creative soul and a "get it done" attitude, we want to see your reel.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

What You'll Do:
• Craft compelling narratives: Edit high-impact video for daily news, investigative pieces, and special projects across all platforms (TV, web, and social).
• Manage the feed: Acquire and route video feeds from satellite, microwave, and backpacks, ensuring our field crews are always ready for air.
• Master the workflow: Work closely with the Chief News Editor to keep our content management and archive systems running like a well-oiled machine.
• Collaborate in real-time: Communicate with control rooms and field crews with urgency and precision to execute flawless live broadcasts.

What You Bring:
• Non-linear expertise: You’re a pro with modern editing software and understand the technical nuances of digital workflows.
• News-first mindset: You understand the urgency of a newsroom and can pivot from a breaking news clip to a long-form feature without missing a beat.
• Visual storytelling chops: You have an "eye" for great shots and an "ear" for perfect pacing that keeps viewers engaged.
• Digital fluency: You understand what makes a video go viral and how to optimize news content for different social platforms.
• Grace under pressure: You thrive in a fast-paced, high-stress environment and never miss a deadline (even when the clock is ticking down).
• Technical savvy: Familiarity with receiving feeds and managing assets in a content management system.
• Team-first attitude: You’re a communicator who lifts the team and is always looking for ways to improve the final product.

Why You'll Love It Here:
• Be a part of a powerhouse: Work for Arizona’s most-watched station and a leader in multi-platform innovation.
• Real community impact: Your work helps raise millions for local charities and powers movements like our Surprise Squad.
• Creative freedom: We value "s