Senior Video Producer, Long-Form & YouTube - Freelance

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Santa Monica, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Tennis Channel is seeking a freelance Senior Video Producer to lead their long-form and YouTube content initiatives. This role involves partnering with the Head of Social and other video leads to develop and implement video strategies focused on team growth and the YouTube channel. The producer will be responsible for conceptualizing and creating content, directing shoots, and performing edits when necessary. They will also guide post-production teams on larger projects. This is a freelance position expected to be around 30-40 hours per week, with schedules adapting to tournament coverage. Flexibility for weekend work may be required during peak periods. The engagement is planned through December 2026, with a possibility of extension through 2027. The role is based 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed