Lead Video Editor, Colorado Avalanche

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Company Holidays

PTO

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401K plan

Job summary

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) seeks a dynamic Lead Video Editor for the Colorado Avalanche to deliver high-quality content across in-arena and digital platforms. You will lead editing of highlights, features, and social content, ensuring branding and pacing match our teams' standards.

You will manage the Sr. Video Editor, collaborate with content and marketing teams, and stay current with sports-video trends while meeting tight deadlines and production schedules.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a video editor with a strong sports portfolio (highlights, features, promos).
• Proficiency with video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects or similar motion-graphics tools).
• Solid knowledge of color correction/grading, audio mixing, and basic sound design.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong storytelling sense, composition, and knowledge of sports dynamics to capture compelling moments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work irregular hours (evenings, weekends) as events occur.

Responsibilities

• Plan and edit high-quality video content for in-arena, digital platforms, and broadcast.
• Edit footage into engaging hype videos, team opens, player features, etc.
• Edit and optimize videos for in-arena and social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, X/Twitter, Facebook, etc).
• Color grade and finalize videos for broadcast/web with consistent branding and tone.
• Manage audio: clean dialogue, ambient sound, and music; ensure proper levels and licensing compliance.
• Collaborate with content team, marketing, social team, and PR to pitch ideas and understand project goals and audience.
• Meet agreed-upon deadlines for weekly/seasonal content.
• Maintain and organize media library, backups, and project files; ensure metadata is consistent for easy retrieval.
• Stay current with industry trends, editing techniques, and platform best practices for sports content.
• Produce occasional long-form content as needed.

Skills

Video editing

Storytelling

Collaboration

Time management

Communication

Reliability

Ability to work irregular hours

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Color grading

Audio mixing

Sound design

Job description

Location: Denver

Job Id:663

# of Openings:1

Business Unit: KSE

Posting End Date: 9/23/2026

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.

Avalanche Agency is an entity of KSE and is responsible for content planning, creation and distribution for the Colorado Avalanche.

The Colorado Avalanche is seeking a dynamic, technically skilled Lead Video Editor to deliver compelling video content across our brand channels. The ideal candidate will combine strong storytelling with fast-paced production skills, delivering high-quality and engaging highlight reels, feature stories, social content, and more. This person will also manage our Sr. Video Editor.

Responsibilities

• Plan and edit high-quality video content for in-arena, digital platforms, and broadcast.
• Edit footage into engaging hype videos, team opens, player features, etc.
• Edit and optimize videos for in-arena and social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, X/Twitter, Facebook,etc).
• Color grade and finalize videos for broadcast/web with consistent branding and tone.
• Manage audio: clean dialogue, ambient sound, and music; ensure proper levels and licensing compliance.
• Collaborate with content team, marketing, social team, and PR to pitch ideas and understand project goals and audience.
• Meet agreed-upon deadlines for weekly/seasonal content.
• Maintain and organize media library, backups, and project files; ensure metadata is consistent for easy retrieval.
• Stay current with industry trends, editing techniques, and platform best practices for sports content.
• Produce occasional long-form content as needed.

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a video editor, with a strong sports portfolio (highlights, features, promos, or documentary-style work).
• Proficiency with video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects or similar motion-graphics tools)
• Solid knowledge of color correction/grading, audio mixing, and basic sound design.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong storytelling sense, composition, and knowledge of sports dynamics to capture compelling moments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A strong work ethic, reliability, and the ability to work irregular hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) as events occur.

Benefits Include

• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K plan

Compensation

Applications Must Be Received By

9/23/2026

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.