Lead Video Editor, Originals | Santa Monica, California | Wave Sports Entertainment

Wave Sports + Entertainment is a media company built for the next generation of digital super fans. Through a portfolio of over 30 media brands, original content, talent, and a suite of products and services, WSE reaches more than 500M Gen Z and Millennial sports fans on a monthly basis. Our core content is consistently ranked as the most highly engaged across Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube where over 100 million followers engage with our brands. 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 Knowledge & Experience 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. Physical Requirements Capacity to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery and computer/printer The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations Work is sedentary and involves sitting most of the time Able to work full time M-F and nights and weekends as needed Work Environment 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 productions when in office If required to work at any Company office, location, or with any Company employee, the worker must provide written proof of COVID-19 vaccination from the vaccine administrator or a CDC vaccination card, which includes the vaccination place, date(s), and name of vaccine Pay Transparency At WSE, we’re transparent from the get-go—we want our candidates to know as much about us as possible, event before submitting an application. We’re excited about our candidates, and we 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 / year, and may be eligible for an annual bonus and equity. We believe in investing the very best in our employees, so in addition to the base salary for this role, all 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 Company sponsored 401(K) plan Comprehensive Learning & Development program for personal and professional grwoth Bullpen Sports Network Inc. and its affiliate companies are equal opportunity employers. Direct Applicants Only Powered by JazzHR