Video Editor

U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association • Park City, UT

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for an experienced Video Editor that is passionate about developing and crafting stories which connect with our fanbase and commercial partner briefs while pushing the envelope of how these stories are told.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about our sports and the outdoor category as a whole while working closely with partners, athletes, creatives and producers – both internally and externally – to collaborate and support the development and execution of original video content across various U.S. Ski & Snowboard platforms.

This role will be primarily focused on the delivery of compelling video content using live feed assets available to us through global broadcasting partners and photography sources, packaging those assets and quickly delivering to our platforms.

Secondary to this aim is to support branded content originally produced by the Content and Creative department. 

The right person for this position must be a master of their craft and well-versed in the post production process of telling concise, visually pleasing stories with a socially-native editing sensibility within a live sports environment. 

The ideal candidate will also have on-snow camera experience and will know how to shoot action and lifestyle on the mountain, in training environments and at our headquarters in Park City – the Center of Excellence – with company-provided equipment. 

This position will support the Content & Creative department by playing a significant role in the evolution of our production capabilities as we continue to push the boundaries in video storytelling to help grow our audience, and support our athletes and partners to reach their goals.

This position will travel for a portion of the season with the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience as an editor for a production company, agency or client-side.
• A strong reel that showcases a passion for film, our sports, an ability to tell engaging stories, and the technical prowess to craft compelling content.
• Ability to create content that engages fans on social platforms.
• Expertise in all the Mac-based editorial tools of the trade, including (but not limited to) Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Final Cut.
• Color grading experience, familiarity with Lumetri Scopes, and DaVinci Resolve.
• Knowledge of Essential Sounds and Graphics within the Adobe ecosystem and ability to mix sound.
• Understand frame rates, resolutions, technical specifications of cameras, video outputs, different delivery mediums and specs (such as social media, TV, and more).
• Wide range of editorial techniques and styles to build any kind of story, and strong editorial decision-making ability to cut quickly when working with tight timelines.
• Ability to multi-task and wear many hats.
• Willing to learn new skills quickly and put them into action.
• Can operate an array of technical audio and visual equipment, including but not limited to cameras, microphones, and lighting.
• Have experience writing and editing project outlines and storyboards, ensuring all communications are delivered appropriately and others understand content vision before production begins.
• Experience in shooting video and the ability to operate current camera systems.
• Ability to work off-hours including weekends and some holidays required per the season’s domestic and European World Cup schedules.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from a university or other related accreditation from an arts college preferred.
• Understand the nuances of the ski and snowboard industry, and can entertain our audience in a way that’s authentic to our sports and athletes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver short form and long form video content to tell compelling, relatable and engaging stories about our athletes, sports, events and partners for social media and broadcast television.
• Work with relevant stakeholders (athletes, coaches, creatives, producers, broadcast partners) to deliver edits, taking into account partner briefs, graphics, sourcing footage, music, athlete involvement and approvals.
• Edit high quality, behind the scenes, event, partner, live and original content on a regular basis.
• Execute post-production tasks such as audio editing and color correction.
• Finalize the edit, clearing any relevant footage/music and produce all the relevant deliverables.
• Stay up to date on current editing trends and techniques to enhance storytelling and content performance.
• Help manage and organize projects on media servers and export, compress and reformat video files as needed.
• Create title cards, video thumbnails and other graphics as needed and possess the ability to work with provided Visual Identity Systems.
• Travel to ski and snowboard events, partner meetings and video shoots as required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to balance and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced, live sports environment.

Benefits

• 401k with 4% company match
• medical and dental benefits
• pet insurance
• generous flexible time off
• access to athlete gym
• staff lunch on Thursdays
• hybrid work schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level