Video Editor

Job Posting Title:

Video Editor

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Job Description:

ESPN Creative Studio is a unit within the Content division of ESPN. Our staff comprises Motion Graphics Edit Visual Storytelling Production Enhancements and Innovations Creative Operations and the Music group. Positions within Creative Studio include; Video Editors Post Editors Producer Editors Sound Design Graphic Designers Project Managers and Art Directors etc. We are the go-to destination to conceptualize develop and execute content creation across all domestic and international ESPN distribution platforms.

The Video Editor position possesses an advanced ability for non-linear video editing in a fast-paced sport news environment. The Video Editor is expected to be an effective collaborator within various Edit areas and partners to help support the creative process while editing at anadvancedcreative level. They help develop personnel projects and individual skillsets that propel Edit and Creative Studio into the future.

The schedule for this role includes nights and weekends.

Responsibilities:

• Exhibits advanced skill to assemble and create content using non-linear editing software in a fast-paced sport news environment.
• Strong editing skills effective communication and ability to perform well under pressure high demand strict timelines and/or live conditions with little supervision.
• Ensure all created content meets ESPNs high standards for video and audio quality. Conducts quality control measuring and corrective action steps to ensure and/or enhance video content.
• Demonstrates a strong knowledge of editing workflow software and facility layout in assigned areas.
• Responsible for adhering to established organization of media and naming conventions.
• Establish strong relationships and gain knowledge of our partners including their impact and/or specific integration with Creative Studio.
• Advanced organizationalcreative communicationand planning skills are required for team collaborative success.
• Provides strong service to allcollaborative partners.
• Must have the skill and attitude to train less experienced editors on editing workflows and software.
• Will write andprovide feedback on training initiativesand project contributions.
• Keep updated on knowledge of industry technology and help establish new workflows to create accurate and effective results on specific or future assignments.
• Musthave the ability to train and learn new techniques/softwareplatformsthat align with industry needs and trends.
• Abilitytoidentifyand quickly escalate issues. Recommend solutions and/or resolve operational errors and equipment failures.
• Provide strong multi-directional communication to ensure success of assignments and accomplishments. Self-initiate creative projects and pitch ideas towardsdepartmental objectives.
• Strong understanding of multiple file-based formats and provide file-based ingest support.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 4 years of editing or related experience.
• Advanced understanding of non-linear editing software (Adobe Premiere Avid Grass Valley Edius or Qube etc.).
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects Audition Illustrator Photoshop etc.).
• Skilled in media transfer workflows (ingest/publish/export).
• Strong understanding of audio and video broadcast quality control (video scopes audio levels CALM Act compliance etc.).
• Ability to collaborate and work in a quick turn-around sport newsroom environment.
• Candidates must have a good computer background (Microsoft Office Slack Workfront etc.).
• Demonstrates strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work nights weekends and holidays.
• Flexibility to work overtime and alter shifts/days off to accommodate projects and departmental objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Has in-depth background innon-linear editingin an area including Adobe (Premiere AE Audition etc.) Grass Valley Edius etc.
• Strong understanding of linear non-linear social media production workflows.
• Knowledge of PC or Mac operating system.
• Bilingual (written and spoken) in both English and Spanish.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:

• Bachelors Degreein Communications Studio Production Journalism or related field
• Vocational School or related experience

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The hiring range for this position in Charlotte NC is $73800.00 to $101400.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package in addition to the full range of medical financial and/or other benefits dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

ESPN Creative Studio

Job Posting Primary Business:

Edit Animation Graphics Innovation Playout & Creative Prod

Primary Job Posting Category:

Video Editing

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City State Region Postal Code:

Charlotte NC USA

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