Wave Sports + Entertainment is hiring : Lead Video Editor, Originals in Santa Mon

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Lead Video Editor, Originals

Reporting to : Supervisor, Post Production

Classification : Temporary

Location : Remote (Hybrid Optional for LA Based)

Compensation : $80,000 - $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’ “Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce,”  “Podcast P with Paul George,” and “7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony”, “Almost Athletes with Dude Perfect” 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 original programming long-form and short-form videos and podcasts, 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 - NHL in particular for this role, 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 “Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce,”  “Podcast P with Paul George,” ect.
• 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 NHL, 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

Skills

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 Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce  and Podcast P with Paul George will gain extra consideration.

Wave’s 5 Core Company Values

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!

Physical Requirements + Work Environment

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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