Job Description
In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen. JOB DESCRIPTION - VIDEO EDITOR CLASSIFICATION Year-round; Full-time
FLSA Exempt
REPORTS TO Head of Content & Creative
LOCATION Park City, UT
TRAVEL - Up to 20%
BENEFITS 401k with 4% company match; medical and dental benefits; pet insurance; generous flexible time off; access to athlete gym; staff lunch on Thursdays; hybrid work schedule
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking a Video Editor.
This is a full-time, beneficial position eligible for our full benefits package including medical insurance and retirement. For inquiries or help with your application, please email [email protected]. SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE We're looking for an experienced Video Editor that is passionate about developing and crafting stories which connect with our fanbase and commercial partners while pushing the envelope of how these stories are told.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about our sports and the outdoor category while working closely with partners, athletes, creatives, producers - both internally and externally - to collaborate and support the development and execution of original video content across various U.S. Ski & Snowboard platforms.
This role will be primarily focused on the development and delivery of compelling video content using assets available to us through broadcast and event partners or produced originally by the Content and Creative department.
The right person for this position must be a master of their craft and well-versed in the post production process of telling concise, visually pleasing stories with a socially-native editing sensibility.
This position requires strong editing capabilities and post production experience as well as a familiarity with content rights and licensing. This position may occasionally travel with the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team.
The Video Editor position will support the Content & Creative department by playing a significant role in the evolution of our production capabilities as we continue to push the boundaries in video storytelling to help grow our audience, and support our athletes and partners to reach their goals.
ABOUT US U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to lead, encourage, and support athletes in achieving excellence and making the United States of America the Best in the World in Olympic skiing and snowboarding.We are committed to fostering, cultivating and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating an environment in which diversity is valued, equity is striven for, and inclusion is embraced.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Develop and deliver short form and long form video content to tell compelling, relatable and engaging stories about our athletes, sports, events and partners for social media and broadcast television.
- Work with relevant stakeholders (athletes, coaches, creatives, producers, broadcast partners) to deliver edits, taking into account partner briefs, graphics, sourcing footage, music, athlete involvement and approvals.
- Edit high quality, behind the scenes, event, partner, live and original content on a regular basis.
- Execute post-production tasks such as audio editing and color correction.
- Finalize the edit, clearing any relevant footage/music and produce all the relevant deliverables.
- Stay up to date on current editing trends and techniques to enhance storytelling and content performance.
- Help manage and organize projects on media servers and export, compress and reformat video files as needed.
- Create title cards, video thumbnails and other graphics as needed and possess the ability to work with provided Visual Identity Systems.
- Travel to ski and snowboard events, partner meetings and video shoots as required.
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
- Able to balance and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree or other related accreditation to an arts college or university preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience as an editor for a production company, agency or client-side.
- A strong reel that showcases a passion for film, our sports, an ability to tell engaging stories, and the technical prowess to craft compelling content.
- Ability to create content that engages fans on social platforms.
- Expertise in all the Mac-based editorial tools of the trade, including (but not limited to) Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Final Cut.
- Color grading experience, familiarity with Lumetri Scopes, and DaVinci Resolve.
- Knowledge of Essential Sounds and Graphics within the Adobe ecosystem (such as mogorts) and ability to mix sound
- An editing wizard, turning raw and sourced footage into high end-products you are proud of.
- Understand frame rates, resolutions, technical specifications of cameras, video outputs, different delivery mediums and specs (such as social media, TV, and more).
- Understand the nuances of the ski and snowboard industry, and can entertain our audience and new audiences in a way that's authentic to our sports and athletes.
- Wide range of editorial techniques and styles to build any kind of story, and strong editorial decision-making ability to cut quickly when working with tight timelines.
- Ability to multi-task and wear many hats.
- Willing to learn new skills quickly and put them into action.
- Self-starter and ability to work under pressure in a winter environment without compromising performance or accuracy.
- You can operate an array of technical audio and visual equipment, including but not limited to cameras, microphones, and lighting.
- You have a creative mind for set dressing, designing and modifying creative environments to best-fit content narratives.
- You are adept at writing and editing project outlines and storyboards, ensuring all communications are delivered appropriately and others understand content vision before production begins.
- Bonus that you have experience in shooting video and the ability to operate current camera systems.
- Some off-hours work on nights, weekends and holidays required per the season's domestic and European World Cup schedules.
U.S. SKI AND SNOWBOARD EEO STATEMENT U.S. Ski & Snowboard is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. U.S. Ski & Snowboard's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work,