Video Editor

PlayOn • El Dorado Hills, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

MaxPreps, a division of PlayOn Sports, is America’s Source for High School Sports — connecting fans, athletes, and communities through the stories and highlights that define local sports culture. We celebrate the young men and women who inspire their hometowns through dedication, teamwork, and excellence.

We’re looking for a Video Editor who is passionate about high school sports and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This is a highly hands-on role focused on delivering timely, high-quality video highlights and editorial content that power MaxPreps.com and our broader video ecosystem.

You’ll work closely with our editorial and video teams to ensure video content enhances storytelling across the site — from breaking highlights to larger editorial initiatives, studio shows, and sponsored programs. This role is ideal for a sharp editor who loves execution, collaboration, and seeing their work featured front-and-center.

Requirements

• A strong passion for hands-on video editing and content creation.
• The ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
• A collaborative mindset and comfort working cross-functionally with editorial and video teams.
• High attention to detail and pride in delivering clean, polished edits.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays — when high school sports are at their best.
• 1+ years of video editing experience, with proficiency in tools such as Final Cut, CapCut, or similar editing platforms.
• Interest in or experience using AI tools to improve speed, quality, or creativity in production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Edit daily highlights: Cut and package game highlights and video content for MaxPreps.com on a daily basis.
• Partner with editorial: Work directly with the editorial team to ensure video is embedded seamlessly into articles and key storytelling moments.
• Hit deadlines: Edit and deliver video quickly when breaking news or time-sensitive highlights are needed.
• Support sponsored content: Assist with editing video assets for sponsored programs and branded initiatives.
• Contribute to shows: Help edit video used in studio productions and recurring video shows.
• Collaborate across teams: Work closely with the full MaxPreps video team to maintain consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Explore new tools: Leverage or experiment with AI-powered tools to enhance video production workflows and output.

Benefits

• Multiple medical insurance plans to choose from
• Dental, vision life and disability insurance
• Employee Emergency Fund
• Company equity (stock options)
• Open PTO policy
• 401K plan with company match
• Hybrid/flexible work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed