Editor, NYC Media

The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment's mission is to support and strengthen New York City's creative economy and make it accessible to all. The agency currently comprises four divisions: the Film Office, which coordinates film and television production in public places; NYC Media, the largest municipal television and radio broadcasting entity in the country; Creative Sector Programs, which supports workforce development and the film, television, theater/live performance, music, publishing, advertising, and digital content industries; and the Press Credentials Office, which issues press cards. Information about the agency is available on our website: . NYC Media is the City's official broadcast network and media production group. NYC Life, the City's flagship channel offers programming that informs, educates, and entertains New Yorkers about the City's diverse people, neighborhoods, services, attractions, and activities. Accessible both over-the-air and via 7 different cable carriers, NYC Media reaches approximately 18 million people in a 50-mile viewing radius available 24/7. NYC Gov, the City's municipal channel, provides government transparency from the chambers of City Hall, live City Council coverage, City Planning Commissions and more. WNYE 91.5 FM Radio provides NPR news and talk, world music, and local community programming, reaching more than 12 million listeners within its 40-mile radius. Responsibilities Prepare project elements: ingest footage, review media, and tag/name media files for efficient retrieval; Edit unscripted and scripted projects: full episodic programs, short-form/long-form, and promos; Story development and story editing; Work from a script with a producer, as well as, independently by selecting footage and developing the storyline of a program; Follow and/or lead technical and media management workflows; Track all necessary assets, deliver industry standard products; Ensure quality and integrity of final delivered assets for broadcast; Organize assets into archivable form; ensuring proper labeling, storage, and the ability to retrieve project along with associated footage; Archive projects according to internal guidelines; Handle special projects and initiatives as assigned. Hours/Shift Day - Due to the necessary duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings. Work Location Manhattan, NY To Apply Special Note: Taking and passing civil service exams are necessary to maintain employment with the City of New York. Please check the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) website ( ) for important exam filing information. Please ensure that you are either a permanent employee in the civil service title listed on this posting, or, that you file for the examination when there is an open filing period. For more information regarding the civil service process, please visit the DCAS website at: . * Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration. Please go to and search for Job ID # 701469. SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW. APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL. NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program. Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with courses in radio/TV broadcasting, including production, direction and writing of programs; or A high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of experience in radio or TV broadcasting including writing, directing, producing and tape work; or A satisfactory equivalent, but all candidates must have a high school diploma or its educational equivalent. Preferred Skills The preferred candidate should possess the following: 5 years of experience in non-linear editing; Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro (experience with Photoshop, After Effects and DaVinci Resolve a plus); Proficiency with Mac; Demonstrated ability to work on both long-/short-form, as well as scripted and unscripted projects; Strong organizational skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 55-a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at . Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview. Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-16