Video Editor

ESPN Creative Studio is a unit within the Content division of ESPN, comprising Motion Graphics, Edit, Visual Storytelling, Production Enhancements and Innovations, Creative Operations, and the Music group. The Video Editor position requires an advanced ability in non-linear video editing within a fast-paced sport news environment. The role collaborates across various Edit areas and partners to support the creative process while editing at an advanced creative level.

• Assemble and create content using non-linear editing software at an advanced level in a fast-paced sport news environment.
• Ensure all created content meets ESPN's high standards for video and audio quality, conducting quality control measuring and corrective action steps to ensure and/or enhance video content.
• Adhere to the established organisation of media and naming conventions.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of edit workflow, software, and facility layout in assigned areas.
• Establish strong relationships with partners, gaining knowledge of their impact and/or specific integration with Creative Studio, and provide strong service to all collaborative partners.
• Train less experienced editors on edit workflows and software, and write and provide feedback in training initiatives and project contributions.
• Keep updated on industry technology and help establish new workflows to create accurate and effective results on specific or future assignments.
• Identify and quickly escalate issues, recommend solutions, and/or resolve operational errors and equipment failures.
• Provide strong multi-directional communication to ensure the success of assignments, and self-initiate creative projects and pitch ideas towards departmental objectives.
• Provide file-based ingest support with a strong understanding of multiple file-based formats.

• 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.
• Strong editing skills, effective communication, and the ability to perform well under pressure, high demand, strict timelines and/or live conditions with little supervision.
• Advanced organisational, creative, communication, and planning skills for team collaborative success.
• Ability to train and learn new techniques and software platforms that align with industry needs and trends.
• A good computer background (Microsoft Office, Slack, Workfront, etc.).
• 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.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• 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, and social media production workflows.
• Knowledge of PC or Mac operating system.
• Bilingual (written and spoken) in both English and Spanish.
• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Studio Production, Journalism, or a related field, or vocational school or related experience.

• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, dependent on the level and position offered.
• A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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