As an integral part of Learfield’s new Always On team and initiative, the Video Editor is an extremely important role dedicated to editing content-driven executions in partnership with The Ohio State University and the Learfield Always On production team. Working closely with the centralized (New York) team of Post Production Manager and Director of Content, as well as the Supervising Producer at The Ohio State University, they will be responsible for editing 7-10 short-form series per year, as well as additional cutdowns for social platforms.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Maintain deliverables schedule for post production and communicate if issues ariseBe last set of eyes to QC content before final deliverables are distributedAssemble raw footage into rough cuts for Supervising Producer to reviewFollow rough outlines, paper edits, or general direction from Supervising Producer to assemble first cutsRevise cuts based on written notes and maintain version control through final deliverableWork closely with Supervising Producer to present a final video product that matches their visionEdit 7-10 short-form series a year, with additional cutdowns and deliverables across social platformsEdit both long form episodes as well as optimized cutdowns for social platforms in appropriate specs with closed captioningCollaborate closely with LF studios production teams and the athletic department content teams to create original content in the defined voice and tone of each social media account, across all platforms, including emerging platformsEnsure that the quality of our content is always at the highest possible level within budget and schedule constraintsWork collaboratively with necessary departments, internally and externally, to ensure all necessary deliverables are provided to ensure success

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Minimum 4 years of work experience in the sports or entertainment industry focused on producing and editing video contentMust be fluent in Adobe SuiteAbility to take long form content and edit into cutdown versions for short-form and social media platforms, including the ability to create burnt in closed captioningSports and/or entertainment experience a mustStrong time management skills to work quickly and accurately to meet very tight deadlinesConceptualize and create graphicsCan seamlessly work autonomously and then pick up another team member’s projectCapable to independently troubleshoot technical problemsAbility to keep projects, media and work orders organized and standardizedTake feedback and make constructive edits after receiving notesIdeal candidate has a knowledge of and/or used AirtableMust be highly organized, efficient and precise in his/her workMust contribute to and thrive in a high energy, high profile, positive, proactive, deadline driven, results oriented, and attention to detail environment.Capacity to manage and prioritize many projects at one time in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (including Parental Leave), Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability.

Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.