Sports Video Editor: High-Energy Campaigns

DAZN; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Learning & development resources

Job summary

DAZN is seeking a mid-weight Video Editor for its US arm. You will curate and cut high-impact sports content across NBA, MLB, and NHL, delivering social-first edits, campaign heroes, and broadcast promos. Collaborate with a local creative team and global Balboa leadership to shape dynamic, on-brand narratives.

The role demands a strong reel, expert Premiere Pro skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with tight game-driven deadlines, while embracing AI tools to boost creativity.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional video editing experience, ideally in sports/entertainment.
• Strong reel demonstrating sports or high-energy campaign editing (NBA/MLB/NHL or similar).
• Expert proficiency in Premiere Pro (required); working knowledge of After Effects for basic titling/comp is a plus.
• Strong sense of pacing, rhythm, and story structure; ear for music and sound design.
• Experience with sports footage, broadcast feeds, stat graphics, and archival content.
• Ability to juggle multiple fast-turnaround edits tied to live sports calendars.

Responsibilities

• Edit campaign and social promo content across NBA, MLB, and NHL for DAZN US.
• Cut from raw game footage, league feeds, B-roll, and shoot footage into compelling narratives.
• Build assets to platform specs (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, CTV, stadium displays).
• Collaborate with Motion Designers, Designers, and Copywriters to bring concepts to cut.
• Align with global DAZN brand direction and Balboa leadership.
• Sync and integrate motion graphics, titles, and stat overlays from design team.
• Manage multiple concurrent edits across leagues with tight deadlines.
• Organize footage libraries and project files with version control.

Skills

Pacing & rhythm

Story structure

Sound design

Team collaboration

Editorial POV

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

DAZN is seeking a mid-weight Video Editor for its US arm. You will curate and cut high-impact sports content across NBA, MLB, and NHL, delivering social-first edits, campaign heroes, and broadcast promos. Collaborate with a local creative team and global Balboa leadership to shape dynamic, on-brand narratives.

The role demands a strong reel, expert Premiere Pro skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with tight game-driven deadlines, while embracing AI tools to boost creativity.