Digital Content Editor

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Santa Monica, CA

10h • $72,000 - $85,000

About The Position

AMP Sports is a leading sports media company producing engaging content across podcasts, YouTube, and social platforms. We are looking for a Digital Content Editor for our growing podcast portfolio who will play a key role in bringing digital programming to life. This role requires a deep passion for sports, long and short-form content, and expertise in video, audio, and graphics editing. Candidates must have a versatile production background with experience in conceptualizing and executing video production from start to finish, creating unique content for all platforms. Proficiency in multi-channel audio + video editing, graphic and motion design in Adobe Creative Suite, and a strong understanding of social platforms and YouTube are required. Please provide samples of editing work with your application.

Requirements

• Minimum 4+ years of high-level video production experience, preferably across sports and/or entertainment brands.
• Highly skilled in video, audio, and motion/graphic design software (i.e. Adobe Creative Suite).
• Demonstrated ability to independently transform raw video and audio into cohesive, engaging, and original programming.
• Knowledgeable of both in-person and remote recording setups (cameras, lighting, microphones, etc.) with an ability to both set up and troubleshoot.
• An eye for quality content and unique storytelling, with an understanding of what drives engagement across various channels (all social platforms, YouTube, linear broadcast, etc.).
• Adept with remote recording software (Streamyard, Riverside, etc.) and podcast publishing platforms (Megaphone, YouTube, etc.).
• Understanding of social media platforms and how to leverage their algorithms to drive organic audience growth and engagement.
• A proven track record of pushing creative boundaries with a portfolio that demonstrates engaging, organic content creation.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high volume editing environment with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong collaborator and team player, dedicated work ethic, highly dependable, and passionate about multimedia production.
• Consistently maintain a professional demeanor; comfortability interacting with high-level talent and celebrities.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as project calls for.

Nice To Haves

• Camera operator experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-department teams to develop and independently execute the overall look and sound of AMP Sports’ growing podcast portfolio.
• Independently lead all episode long-form video + audio production; craft all visual elements (graphics, templates, title cards, etc.) and execute sound design across a variety of shows.
• Own the episode engineering, recording, and editing workflow front-to-end, ensuring the highest quality standards across all aspects.
• Lead technical recording and troubleshooting of in-person and remote recording setups, managing all technical production (cameras, lights, microphones, etc.).
• Create engaging short-form video and social content, working independently to align with show content objectives and brand voice.
• Lead and execute the editing process of all sponsorship elements (ad reads, branded social content, etc.) adhering to campaign requirements.
• Optimize and creatively adapt episodes and cutdowns for all distribution channels, including YouTube, social platforms, linear, FAST, and web, based on the audience and storytelling conventions of each platform.
• Keep up with the latest news, trends, and cultural moments across the sports landscape, specifically on digital platforms, and turn them into highly relevant and engaging content.
• Collaborate with production leads, marketing, and sales to create custom video content including marketing sizzles, show promos, branded sponsor content, and more.
• Consistently explore new and innovative ways to level up production, including all hardware and software updates and editing techniques, to drive audience. Educate team members to elevate all staff skills.

Benefits

• participation in a retirement plan
• life and disability insurance
• health, dental and vision plans
• flexible spending accounts
• 15 paid vacation days
• 2 paid personal days
• 9 paid holidays
• 401k
• 40 hours of paid sick leave
• parental leave
• employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed