Producer/Editor - Raycom Sports

Gray Media•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Raycom Sports is creating and distributing video programming to sports fans across a broad network of digital video platforms, from owned web and mobile sites to YouTube to FAST platforms (Free Advertising-Supported Television). The network is responsible for developing, distributing, and monetizing on-demand and some live programming covering various collegiate teams and athletes on a daily basis. The programming, which includes varying lengths and formats, will leverage the rights to game footage, utilize web and mobile applications, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, websites, and blog sites, and push across on leading FAST platforms including Samsung TV+, The Roku Channel, and Amazon. The sports schedule drives our production schedule, including regular nights and weekends, and some holidays when fans are most engaged. Charlotte, NC-based Raycom Sports builds networks that engage passionate communities, serving them the video they want, when and where they want to consume it. The ACC Digital Network and Big 12 Studios are both Raycom Sports brands that deliver linear and on-demand viewing experiences to scaled, passionate audiences through meaningful, daily content offerings. Raycom Sports is a leader in compelling storytelling, production, and content distribution across all platforms. With an award-winning production team, Raycom creates original feature programming, produces RSN College Football & Basketball, and manages the Atlantic Coast Conference’s archival footage, mobile applications, social media, and the official ACC website. Raycom Sports offers an opportunity for production professionals to contribute meaningfully to our business and to lead and grow within a company that values quality, innovation, and determination. Raycom Sports is looking for a team-first, energetic, creative Producer/Editor with a passion for producing industry-leading sports video programming in the digital space with an emphasis on YouTube. The ideal candidate can oversee and manage projects, enterprise fresh concepts, and content, and work within a team to deliver the goals established by the organization.

Requirements

3+ years working as a Producer and/or Editor in sports television or digital production
Must possess the ability to work quickly and accurately, simultaneously working on multiple projects in a single day and meeting intense deadlines
Experience producing game-related sports highlight content in real-time
Familiarity with online, social, and mobile media practices, platforms, and strategies
Knowledge of audio/video storage and archiving procedures
Analytical skills to apply to continual evaluation of viewing data, programming mix, opportunistic programming, etc.
Sports fan with specific knowledge of college sports
Proficiency with AVID Media Composer editing systems (Preferred)
Proficiency in Adobe Media Suite
Team player who enjoys working in a collaborative process
Willingness to work varied hours, including nights and weekends. (Note: Our schedule largely mirrors that of the College Football and Basketball seasons and the school year as a whole)

Nice To Haves

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Produce and manage the production of short-, medium-, and long-form on-demand programming for today’s digital-first audience
Ability to produce and edit multiple, daily, professional quality, finished, short-form video programs (AVID Media Composer experience preferred)
Ability to integrate graphics and animation into the video (Ability to create graphics preferred) and provide direction for graphic elements and other enhancements within programming
Work collaboratively with other members of the team to accomplish the programming goals and contribute to each individual’s growth as video production professionals while advancing the goals of the business
Pitch programming ideas, coverage plans, and concepts – including recommended execution plans and workflow
Ability to produce live, or live-to-tape programming (Short to Medium in length) with the support of all appropriate technical positions
Script writing as needed
Properly upload and tag videos onto distribution platforms
Operate other content generation systems as employed by the business, i.e., A.I. highlight systems
Coordinate with Brand Manager on Conference initiatives and content strategy

Benefits

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Raycom Sports-TV/Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company

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