Senior Video Producer, Long-Form & YouTube - Freelance
About The Position
Tennis Channel is seeking a freelance Senior Video Producer to lead long-form and YouTube content. This role involves partnering with the Head of Social and other video leads to shape and execute video strategy, focusing on long-form programming and the YouTube channel. The producer will concept and create content, direct shoots, and perform edits when necessary, as well as guide post producers/editors on larger projects. This is a freelance position expected to be 30-40 hours per week, with schedules aligned to tournament coverage needs. Flexibility for weekend work may be required during key tournaments and high-volume periods. The engagement is anticipated to run through December 2026, with potential extension through the end of 2027. The role is onsite in Santa Monica, CA.
Requirements
- 5+ years in video production, including experience concepting and producing long-form or serialized content.
- A track record contributing to YouTube channel strategy and growth, not just producing video for it.
- Experience directing and collaborating with post producers/editors — comfortable giving creative direction and cut feedback, not only cutting everything yourself.
- Project management experience — able to build and own timelines, post-production schedules, and on-site content plans, and keep multiple projects moving at once.
- Strong hands-on shooting and editing skills (Adobe Premiere Pro) to jump into edits when needed.
- Comfortable working on-site at live tennis events, capturing courtside and behind-the-scenes footage.
Nice To Haves
- Sports or live-event production experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Head of Social and the social video leads to shape and execute video strategy toward the team's shared goals, with a particular focus on long-form content and YouTube channel strategy.
- Concept and pitch long-form and serialized video ideas and formats for YouTube, and help build out the plans to ship them.
- Produce content start to finish — concept, shoot/direct shoots, and edit hands-on when needed.
- Direct and collaborate with post producers/editors on longer or higher-lift projects — set creative direction, give cut feedback, and see projects through to finish.
- Build and manage timelines — post-production schedules and on-site content/shoot plans — to keep projects and deliverables on track.
- Cover live tournament action, reactive/trend-driven content, and other short-form needs as they come up alongside long-form priorities.
- Bring recommendations on YouTube performance and long-form content opportunities to the Head of Social and video leads.
- Maintain Tennis Channel's brand voice and visual quality bar across every deliverable.
Benefits
- great benefits
- open-door policy
- upward mobility
- strong desire to see you succeed
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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