Chicago Bulls · 1 day ago
Senior Manager, Post-Production / Lead Editor
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
6+ years expChicago Bulls is seeking a creative and experienced Senior Manager, Post-Production / Lead Editor to lead their editorial team in producing engaging video content. The role involves overseeing the post-production process, managing schedules, and ensuring high-quality content across multiple platforms while mentoring the editorial team.
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Responsibilities
Lead the BullsTV post-production team, managing editors, assistant editors, and the Digital Asset Manager role to ensure smooth execution of projects and efficient editorial workflows
Edit and deliver high-quality video content for social media, in-arena, and TV/broadcast platforms
Manage daily scheduling, project assignments, and editorial resources, ensuring deadlines are met across multiple concurrent edits
Collaborate with producers and other editors to develop creative concepts, player features, and original Bulls content franchises
Oversee and participate in post-production tasks including color correction, audio mixing, graphics integration, and finishing workflows
Ensure all content adheres to brand style guidelines, partnership requirements, and platform-specific specifications
Provide direct mentorship, feedback, and leadership to the editorial team, fostering growth and maintaining high creative standards
Manage and maintain editorial systems, workflows, and server organization, ensuring integration with Bulls digital asset management systems
Stay current on industry trends, tools, and storytelling approaches, driving innovation and helping Bulls content stand out across the NBA landscape
Support operational efficiency by adopting new systems and technologies that optimize post-production workflows
Qualification
Required
6–8+ years of professional video editing and post-production experience, ideally in sports, entertainment, or brand content
Minimum of 1 year of experience managing full-time staff
Proven leadership and management experience overseeing editors, assistant editors, and/or asset managers
Highly proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, with emphasis on Adobe Premiere Pro; After Effects and DaVince a plus
Strong knowledge of camera workflows/codecs (ARRI Mini, Sony FX9/FX6, Canon Cinema EOS series)
Experience with multi-format video production including horizontal (16x9), square (1x1), and vertical (9x16)
Ability to manage, prioritize, and deliver on multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines
Strong understanding of digital content trends, audience engagement strategies, and storytelling best practices
Experience in Media Asset Management workflows and collaboration with DAM systems
Flexibility to adapt to the demands of an NBA season, including working evenings, weekends, and non-game events
Strong communicator and collaborator with the ability to work across departments and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Organized, solutions-oriented, and detail-driven with excellent time management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel
Benefits
Low premiums for healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
100% paid premium for basic employee life insurance and disability coverage
401(k) with employer match plus annual discretionary contribution
Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care as well as commuter benefits
Paid time-off including vacation, sick, holiday, days of significance, and parental leave
Complimentary home game tickets, parking, and gym access
Complimentary snacks, lunch and dinner (if working games / events)
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Company
Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls is an American professional basketball team based in Chicago
51-200 employees
Funding
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Mark Levitt
Vice President of Business Development, Corporate Partnerships
Megan Donovan
Vice President, Partnership Marketing
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