About the position
MLB is looking for a social-savvy video editing expert to create video edits for various player social accounts. Individuals should be able to produce engaging content for player platforms (Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, IG Reels, etc.) and utilize relevant trends that fit both an athlete brand while also targeting the digital community.
Responsibilities
- Create video edits (recaps, highlight reels, hype videos, recurring edits) for player social channels
- Real-time video edits and GIF cutting during game shifts
- Working in a team environment, ability to receive and execute editorial feedback in a professional manner
- Strategize best approach to player content based on player’s personal brands
- Acute attention to detail in all aspects of editing
- Ability to operate and hit tight deadlines while creating high quality content
- Be part of conversations for recurring projects to deliver exactly what the player is looking for on their social feeds
Requirements
- Proficient in video editing, preferably using Adobe Creative Suite products
- Must be willing to work nights and weekends
- Deep understanding of social media culture and how to create timely content
- Is creative and well ingrained in short-form video content culture and can come up with ideas and edits for platforms like TikTok and YouTube that will reach younger audiences
- Organized, communicative and able to receive and provide feedback in a professional and constructive manner
Nice-to-haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
- Experience working with and/or capturing athlete content is a plus
