ESPN - Video Editor

Video Editor is needed in Bristol, United States.

Client: ESPN

Location: Bristol, CT

Contract: undefined

Job Description

ESPN Creative Studio is a unit within the Content division of ESPN, specializing in content creation across various platforms. The Video Editor position requires advanced skills in non-linear video editing within a fast-paced sports news environment. The role involves effective collaboration, development of projects and skillsets, and the ability to edit at a high creative level.

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 ESPN’s 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 edit 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 organizational, creative, communication, and planning skills are required for team collaborative success.
• Provides strong service to all collaborative partners.
• Must have the skill and attitude to train less experienced editors on edit workflows and software.
• Will write and provide feedback in training initiatives and 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.
• Must have the ability to train and learn new techniques/software platforms that align with industry needs and trends.
• Ability to identify and 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 towards departmental objectives.
• Strong understanding of multiple file-based formats and provide file-based ingest support.

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.
• 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

• In-depth background in non-linear editing in 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Studio Production, Journalism, or related field.
• Vocational School or related experience.

Additional Information

#ESPNMedia