Editor

Ultimate Fighting Championship • Las Vegas, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The UFC is seeking an Editor 1 to join our Emmy Award-winning production team in Las Vegas. The ideal candidate will have experience editing a wide array of long form, short form, and promotional content for major sports and/or entertainment brands, across various media platforms. The primary function of this role involves original content creation through video editing of UFC’s vast content archives. We’re looking for a technically skilled, professional editor who is also a creative storyteller at heart and is always seeking innovative new approaches to post-production.

Requirements

• 3 years editing experience on both long form and short form projects for broadcast television and/or digital media.
• Must have strong grasp of the latest editing techniques and visual trends.
• Must be proficient in HD workflow, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and have solid technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail is necessary.
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously with tight deadlines.
• Must maintain discretion and confidential information.
• Must have working knowledge of basic administrative office computer programs on Mac and Windows PC workstations.
• High School diploma or equivalent GED required.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated proficiency in motion graphics is preferred.
• Experience with tapeless workflow preferred.
• Experience with working for an agency, post-production company, or broadcast creative team is preferred.
• Experience with working in a studio environment is a plus.
• College degree preferred.
• Experience in a sports environment preferred.
• Knowledge of MMA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Edits a variety of long form original content to service compilation clip-driven programming for broadcast partners around the world, with opportunities to edit documentary and studio style programming.
• Edits a variety of short form content, including, but not limited to, features, highlights, branded, and promotional elements.
• Works independently on some projects and collaborates with teammates on other projects.
• Develops new and unique content initiatives through video editing.
• Conceptualizes and creates story-focused video edits for distribution on official UFC social platforms.
• Works at the direction of Producers to apply editorial notes to revised video assets.
• Other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED