Lead Video Editor, Originals

Avery's Take

For the sports fan this is a good role. They are looking for a senior level video editor to primarily edit podcast video clips and probably social cutdowns. 85-90K LA or NYC. 

Title: Lead Video Editor, Originals

Reporting to: Supervisor, Post Production

Classification: Full-time Employee

Location: Hybrid in Santa Monica, CA or New York, NY

Compensation: $85,000 - $90,000 annual base salary

Company Summary:

Wave Sports + Entertainment (Wave)  is the leader in sports storytelling for the next generation reaching more than 130 million highly engaged followers globally. Wave’s award-winning, original programming is led by some of the most popular athletes and personalities in sports media -- including the hit digital series’ “New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce,” “Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce,”  “Podcast P with Paul George,” and “7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony”, “Straight to Cam with Cameron Brink and Sydel Curry-Lee” -- dishing out entertaining commentary, unique perspectives, expert analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories about the players and events that are shaping the world of sports. Wave also holds partnerships with 100+ rights holders and sports properties, providing always-on programming to followers of the internet's largest and most engaged social communities. 

Role Summary:

Wave Sports + Entertainment is seeking an experienced Lead Video Editor with motion graphics and social media experience to edit long-form and short-form videos and podcasts for our Basketball and American Football original programming, for distribution across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook. In this role you will have the opportunity to edit high priority video and audio original content for our audience of millions of sports fans and help define our creative direction. We're looking for people who love sports, know how to tell a great story, and can entertain a social media audience. This is a collaborative position with our team where you will have a hand in crafting each story and how to visually tell them. The ideal candidate will have a track record of editing video and audio content in a production team environment, creating short-form and long-form videos and podcasts, optimizing content for a social community, and collaborating well with others.
 

Responsibilities

• Edit long-form new original programming similar to our hit shows 'New Heights' with Jason and Travis Kelce and 'Podcast P' with Paul George
• Edit short-form original programming cutdowns for distribution across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter
• Meet tight deadlines for YouTube and social videos daily
• Manage and prioritize video/audio projects, using time and resources efficiently
• Communicate and collaborate with a team of social-savvy producers, video editors, and graphic designers
• Add creative flourishes beyond what is in the script for YouTube and social videos
• Edit in a fast-paced environment that is reactive to sports, lifestyle, and culture
• Leverage knowledge of Football, Basketball, YouTube, and social media landscapes to maximize content engagement and exposure
• Help guide creative strategy on assigned social channels to continuously optimize our content
• Be yourself. We want to be new and fresh everyday, and have fun doing it
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 6+ years professional video editing and producing experience
• Highly skilled in video editing and motion graphics via Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, and After Effects
• Ability to edit long-form and short-form videos quickly and efficiently
• Strong audio editing skill set
• Experience editing long-form hosted video programming
• Able to self produce creative touches for YouTube and social videos
• Experience creating viral social media video content across TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and other social platforms
• Excellent digital media file management
• Passionate sports fan
• Strong sense of social media style geared toward a younger Millennial/Gen Z audience
• Experience in a fast-paced, tight deadline, production team work environment
• Previous experience working in startups preferred
• Strong sense of social media style geared toward a younger Millennial/Gen Z audience
• Experience editing long-form programming and social media cutdowns from those shows is a major plus

Skills

• Great communication and collaboration skills
• Strong eye for top performing content
• Must have a disruptor mindset when it comes to standing out on the platforms we are competing on
• You have a gritty & entrepreneurial attitude and are flexible to the always-changing nature of editing for social platforms
• Strong knowledge and passion for football, basketball, and digital media

Please include your reel and/or full length samples of work!

Cover letter attachments explaining why you're the best fit to edit hit sports shows like New Heights with Jason Kelce and Podcast P with Paul George will gain extra consideration.

Wave’s 5 Core Company Values

1. Simplify and Get It Done 

1. Master Your Craft 

1. Practice Hospitality 

1. Be Direct 

1. Fearlessly Pursue New Ideas 

We strive to hire individuals who embody these principles, as they are key to our success. This role plays a vital part in nurturing a culture that supports our fast-growing, adaptive, and industry-leading team. If you're someone who thrives on freedom and responsibility and is excited by a dynamic and fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. However, it’s important to note that this role may not be the best fit for those who prefer a slower-paced or lower-pressure setting.
 

Pay Transparency + Benefits

At WSE, we’re transparent from the get-go—we want our candidates to know as much about us as possible, even before applying. We’re excited about our candidates and want them to feel the same about us!

This role is a full-time position with a base salary range of $85,000 - $90,000 and may be eligible for an annual bonus and equity. Actual salary at the time of offer may vary based on multiple factors, including an individual's level of experience and qualifications. We believe in investing the very best in our employees, so in addition to the base salary for this role, all eligible full-time employees at WSE receive:

• Unlimited paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• 100% company-paid premiums for Employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Flex-benefit options (FSA, HSA)
• Company sponsored 401(k) plan
• Stock options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly Phone/Internet Reimbursement

Physical Requirements + Work Environment

• Capacity to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery and hardware.
• The ability to communicate and exchange information clearly and accurately. 
• Work is sedentary and involves sitting for the majority of work hours.
• Able to work full-time M-F and nights and weekends as needed.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions and work is performed in a business office environment.
• The worker may be exposed to variable lighting conditions (brightness or darkness) and noise during production when in the office.

At Wave Sports + Entertainment, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.

We are a Bullpen Sports Network, Inc. affiliate company

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