Lead Editor, Premier League Productions

TN United Kingdom; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a passionate Lead Editor to drive technical transformations in sports production. This role focuses on fostering an inclusive team culture while ensuring the highest standards in post-production. The ideal candidate will inspire a team of editors, implement cutting-edge technologies, and enhance workflows. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, this forward-thinking organization values collaboration and creativity. Join this exciting opportunity to shape the future of editing and make a significant impact in the world of sports media.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in post-production editing with knowledge of the freelance market.
• Strong understanding of editorial technologies and digital media trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of editors to produce world-class content.
• Research and test new tech and workflows to enhance editing processes.

Skills

Post-production editing

Leadership

Communication

Technical innovation

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Avid Media Composer

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

Client:

Endeavor

Location:

Uxbridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

263c23410f68

Job Views:

31

Posted:

24.03.2025

Expiry Date:

08.05.2025

Job Description:

Description

Lead Editor

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Lead Editor to join our team. This role would suit an individual who is passionate about fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment while driving innovative technical transformations and shaping the future of our editing landscape.

Overview

Personable & passionate, our Lead Editor will be at the heart of our post-production operation. Capable of inspiring our current team of editors to produce world-class content, in-line with our purpose of being vital to the Premier League’s continued success. The lead editor will have a keen interest in keeping up to date with the latest technological advances and workflows, so our production teams remain at the cutting edge of sports production. This role is all about shaping our editing blueprint now but then driving innovation for our future editing roadmap.

The role will ensure the smooth running of our post-production requirements as well as implementing appropriate edit training plans for both our existing team of editors and the wider team. The Lead Editor will be responsible for, in collaboration with our facilities provider, keeping across industry trends and technical solutions in the post-production environment. Recommending, testing, and implementing solutions to improve workflows will be an important element of this role.

An experienced self-starter, proven motivator, and collaborator, the lead editor will work closely with the Head of Technical Operations and Innovations ensuring we create a culture of continuous improvement within the technical operations team.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Team Leadership and Development:

• Cultivate an inclusive culture where all team members feel valued and empowered. Provide mentorship and professional growth opportunities, ensuring a diverse and equitable workplace.
• Responsible for designing and implementing training plans for individuals with different levels of experience and requirement, e.g., developing our production teams to self-edit.
• Drive creatively within the content we produce.

Technical Innovation:

• Working with the Head of Tech Ops & Innovation to research & test new tech and workflows across our edit platforms.
• Lead the integration of cutting-edge technologies and tools to streamline edit workflows, enhance content delivery, and improve overall efficiency.
• Champion the adoption of new digital platforms and solutions.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering open communication and collaboration to achieve common objectives.
• Ability to influence and engage multiple stakeholders, with an ability to explain more complex technical solutions in simple terms.
• Key point of contact with regards to edit requirements & solutions with other departments ensuring seamless collaboration.

Administrative:

• Create and maintain detailed project documentation including edit logs, project files, and version control.
• Work with the production management team to ensure the edit requirements across PLP are managed in a cost-effective manner.

Requirements/Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in post-production editing and extensive knowledge of the freelance market.
• Proficiency in Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other relevant software.
• Strong understanding of the latest editorial technologies and digital media trends.
• Ability to drive innovation and manage change effectively with proven experience of implementing new workflows & technology.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to DE&I.
• Proven experience in implementing new technical workflow improvements.
• Ability to work at scale and within the detail.
• Commercially aware.

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices. Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

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Created on 24/03/2025 by TN United Kingdom