Freelance Video Editor

Barstool Sports • Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Barstool Sports is seeking a highly skilled Video Editor to bolster the growing Post Production freelance network in Chicago. The ideal candidate is dynamic and technically proficient with expertise in building creative content. This person will be executing short form, long form, episodic, and social media edit assignments. This Editor must also excel in project and media management, montages, color correction, audio mixing, and file/export formatting within Adobe’s Creative Cloud. Candidates must be able to work on-site in our Chicago headquarters, and provide a reel or portfolio of work.

Requirements

• 3+ years of production and professional editing experience
• Detailed knowledge of social media, sports, pop culture, and current events
• Creative editing and sound design methods
• Advanced proficiency with the Adobe Creative Cloud
• Ability to succeed in a fast paced, around the clock work environment
• Comprehensive understanding of the Barstool Sports network

Responsibilities

• Edit a variety of Barstool’s high end content across multiple platforms
• Develop consistent and productive edit timelines and workflows
• Build a multitude of edits from short form clips to long form episodes in a series
• Coordinate with cross department teams on deliverables, sales and social obligations
• Apply graphical elements, color correction, and audio mix to your work
• Maintain an organized project management system to ensure proper deadline delivery
• Elevate your assignments through trending edit styles

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• A 4% 401(k) employer match
• Unlimited vacation time, including Summer break in July and Holiday break in December
• Monthly employer contribution towards cell phone reimbursement
• Employee discount to the Barstool Sports store
• Financial wellness benefits through Origin
• A monthly stipend for UberEats

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed