Creative - Producer/Editor (Short Form)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers•Tampa, FL

99d

About The Position

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are seeking a highly creative, visually intuitive Producer/Editor to create compelling short-form video content that engages fans, amplifies the Buccaneers brand, and supports digital, social, and marketing initiatives. The role creates elevated content about the team’s on-field performance and success, as well as custom lifestyle content reflecting the culture of the team and Tampa Bay. Content may include game-day hype, cinematic storytelling, fashion-forward work, lifestyle features, and social-first storytelling. The position’s primary duty is creating original creative video content, including conceptualization, shooting, editing, sound design, and storytelling. The work requires invention, imagination, originality, and talent in cinematic and short-form video. The Producer/Editor works across projects with purpose and urgency, and may operate cameras to capture original imagery. The role creates and finishes content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, X, and the in-stadium experience at Raymond James Stadium. It involves collaborating with internal departments and external partners, translating brand strategy into original content, and adapting trends, cultural moments, and fan behavior into Buccaneers-branded creative work. The employee manages projects and media workflows in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment. This position does not manage employees. The work environment can be stressful and demanding, with tight deadlines. Extended evening and weekend hours are sometimes required; the employee must work all home games and some away games and may occasionally work holidays. The role requires driving a company vehicle, personal vehicle, or golf car. Computer and desk work form a significant part of daily activity, alongside extended periods of sitting, standing, and working with hands; lifting 20–50 pounds; and occasional physical tasks, including extended outdoor work in varying weather and moving equipment or materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or commensurate work experience.
2–5+ years of professional video editing experience; sports, football, or entertainment experience is preferred.
Demonstrated experience editing short-form, social-first content, with a strong portfolio.
Submit a reel or portfolio showcasing original short-form work.
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 operate cameras at a high function, including ARRI and Sony systems.
Proficient with computers and standard office software; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or comparable tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and work independently with a team-first, flexible mindset.
Skilled in conflict resolution and constructive feedback; openness to feedback and continuous improvement.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong decision-making, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and creative-judgment abilities.
Effective time and resource management; strong organizational and follow-up skills.
Flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment and willingness to learn new systems or technologies.
Ability to work all home games and some away games, with extended evening and weekend hours sometimes required and occasional holidays possible.
Ability to drive a company vehicle, personal vehicle, or golf car.
Ability to lift 20–50 pounds and perform occasional physical tasks, including moving equipment or materials and working outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat.

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate a camera is preferred.
Professional video editing experience in sports, football, or entertainment.
Familiarity with Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers, and NFL culture.
A sharp instinct for what makes content “stop the scroll.”
A strong creative voice and ability to execute within brand guidelines.
Awareness of internet culture, trends, and evolving social video formats.
Passion for storytelling that resonates with fans on and off the field.

Responsibilities

Conceive and develop original creative concepts and storytelling approaches for short-form video, including narrative angles, visual treatments, sound design, and pacing.
Translate brand strategy into original Buccaneers content.
Conceive, edit, and finish short-form content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, X, and the in-stadium experience at Raymond James Stadium.
Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to bring creative concepts and campaigns to life.
Adapt current trends, cultural moments, and fan behavior into original Buccaneers-branded creative work that extends the brand voice.
Use motion graphics, text treatments, and visual effects to elevate storytelling.
Develop attention-grabbing hooks and edits intended to maximize engagement within the first few seconds.
Create project-appropriate sound design using music, ambient sound, and sound effects.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Organize media and maintain efficient project workflows from ingest through delivery.
Operate cinema cameras to capture original imagery, using creative judgment about composition, lighting, and framing for interviews, game action, and specialty projects.
Manage feedback, iterate quickly, and deliver under tight deadlines.