Video Editor IV - Ohio State University

As an integral part of Learfield’s new Always On team and initiative, the Video Editor is an extremely important role dedicated to editing content-driven executions in partnership with The Ohio State University and the Learfield Always On production team. Working closely with the centralized (New York) team of Post Production Manager and Director of Content, as well as the Supervising Producer at The Ohio State University, they will be responsible for editing 7-10 short-form series per year, as well as additional cutdowns for social platforms.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Maintain deliverables schedule for post production and communicate if issues arise

Be last set of eyes to QC content before final deliverables are distributed

Assemble raw footage into rough cuts for Supervising Producer to review

Follow rough outlines, paper edits, or general direction from Supervising Producer to assemble first cuts

Revise cuts based on written notes and maintain version control through final deliverable

Work closely with Supervising Producer to present a final video product that matches their vision

Edit 7-10 short-form series a year, with additional cutdowns and deliverables across social platforms

Edit both long form episodes as well as optimized cutdowns for social platforms in appropriate specs with closed captioning

Collaborate closely with LF studios production teams and the athletic department content teams to create original content in the defined voice and tone of each social media account, across all platforms, including emerging platforms

Ensure that the quality of our content is always at the highest possible level within budget and schedule constraints

Work collaboratively with necessary departments, internally and externally, to ensure all necessary deliverables are provided to ensure success

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Minimum 4 years of work experience in the sports or entertainment industry focused on producing and editing video content

Must be fluent in Adobe Suite

Ability to take long form content and edit into cutdown versions for short-form and social media platforms, including the ability to create burnt in closed captioning

Sports and/or entertainment experience a must

Strong time management skills to work quickly and accurately to meet very tight deadlines

Conceptualize and create graphics

Can seamlessly work autonomously and then pick up another team member’s project

Capable to independently troubleshoot technical problems

Ability to keep projects, media and work orders organized and standardized

Take feedback and make constructive edits after receiving notes

Ideal candidate has a knowledge of and/or used Airtable

Must be highly organized, efficient and precise in his/her work

Must contribute to and thrive in a high energy, high profile, positive, proactive, deadline driven, results oriented, and attention to detail environment.

Capacity to manage and prioritize many projects at one time in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (including Parental Leave), Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability.

Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

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