Creative - Producer/Editor (Short Form)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers•Tampa, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are seeking a highly creative, visually intuitive Producer/Editor (short-form) to join our in-house production team. This role is responsible for creating compelling video content that engages fans, amplifies the Buccaneers brand, and supports digital, social, and marketing initiatives. This position is called upon to create elevated short-form content of the Buccaneers on-field performance and success, as well as custom lifestyle content that speaks to the culture of what our team and our city represents off the field. They can seamlessly move between game-day hype, cinematic storytelling, fashion-forward content, lifestyle features, and social-first storytelling. The ideal candidate is an intuitive editor with a strong sense of storytelling, a deep understanding of short-form content, and a passion for the Buccaneers, football, and culture. This candidate is someone who can move from project to project with purpose and urgency when required. The ability to operate a camera is preferred. The primary duty of this position is the creation of original creative video content, including conceptualization, shooting, editing, sound design, and storytelling, requiring invention, imagination, originality, and talent in cinematic and short-form video.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or commensurate work experience.
2–5+ years of professional video editing experience, preferably in sports, football, or entertainment.
Demonstrated experience editing short-form, social-first content with a strong portfolio.
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
Strong understanding of pacing, timing, and visual storytelling in short-form formats
Proficiency with color grading, audio mixing, and sound design
Ability to manage feedback, iterate quickly, and deliver under tight deadlines.
Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
Ability to operate cameras at a high function, including ARRI and Sony systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Skilled in conflict resolution and constructive feedback
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

The ability to operate a camera is preferred.
Familiarity with Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers, and NFL culture
Ability to work alone, as well as collaborate with a team-first, flexible mindset
A sharp instinct for what makes content “stop the scroll”
A strong creative voice paired with the ability to execute within brand guidelines
Awareness of internet culture, trends, and evolving social video formats
A passion for storytelling that resonates with fans on and off the field
Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Effective time and resource management.
Critical thinking and sound creative judgment.
Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
Openness to feedback and continuous improvement.
Willingness to learn new systems or technologies.
Flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Responsibilities

Conceive and develop original creative concepts and storytelling approaches for short-form video — narrative angles, visual treatments, sound design, and pacing — that translate brand strategy into original Buccaneers content.
Conceive, edit, and finish original short-form content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and X, as well as the in-stadium experience at Raymond James Stadium.
Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to bring creative concepts and campaigns to life.
Reinterpret current trends, cultural moments, and fan behavior into original Buccaneers-branded creative work that extends the brand voice.
Incorporate motion graphics, text treatments, and visual effects to elevate storytelling.
Develop attention-grabbing hooks and edits designed to maximize engagement within the first few seconds.
Infuse sound design that is tailored to the project’s mission and intended feeling, whether that be through music choice, ambient sound, and SFX.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Organize media and maintain efficient project workflows from ingest to delivery.
Operate cinema cameras to capture original imagery with creative judgment about composition, lighting, and framing — including interviews, game action, and specialty projects.