Wave Sports & Entertainment · 2 days ago
Lead Video Editor, Originals
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $90K/yr
6+ years expWave Sports & Entertainment is the leader in digital storytelling for the next generation. They are seeking an experienced Lead Video Editor to edit long-form and short-form videos and podcasts for their original programming, helping to define the creative direction and engage a large audience across various social media platforms.
AdvertisingBrand MarketingContentSports
Responsibilities
Edit long-form new original programming similar to our hit shows “Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce,” “Almost Athletes with Dude Perfect,” etc. This show will lean more heavily into entertainment, music & culture, less on sports
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 entertainment, music, culture, 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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Strong 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 entertainment, music, and culture
Preferred
Previous experience working in startups preferred
Experience editing long-form programming and social media cutdowns from those shows is a major plus
Benefits
Unlimited paid time off and 11 paid holidays
Company sponsored 401(k) plan
Company
Wave Sports & Entertainment
Wave Sports & Entertainment is a media firm that promotes sports brands by using advertising, content, and products for digital super fans.
Founded in 2017Santa Monica, California, USA
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.23M2017-07-21Pre Seed· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Daniel Maas
EVP, Commercial (Partnerships & Revenue)
Gabriella Davino
Director of Ad Sales & Brand Partnerships
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