Video Editor

The Walt Disney Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company, through ESPN Creative Studio in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Video Editor with strong non-linear editing skills to join a fast-paced sports newsroom.

You will edit content for domestic and international ESPN platforms, collaborate with Editor teams, train junior editors, and uphold quality standards across video and audio.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of editing or related experience.
• Advanced understanding of non-linear editing software (Premiere, Avid, Grass Valley Edius or Qube).
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Audition, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Familiar with media transfer/workflows and broadcast quality control.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and create content using non-linear editing software in a fast-paced sport news environment.
• Maintain high standards for video and audio quality; conduct quality control checks.
• Apply knowledge of editing workflow and facility layout in assigned areas.
• Collaborate with partners and editors; support creative process and project goals.
• Train less experienced editors on workflows and software; provide feedback.

Skills

Non-linear editing

Video editing

Communication

Training others

Adobe Premiere

Avid

Grass Valley Edius

Qube

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Communications/Studio Production/Journalism or related field

Vocational School or related experience

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Avid Media Composer

Grass Valley Edius

Qube

After Effects

Audition

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Job Posting Title: Video Editor

Job Description: ESPN Creative Studio is a unit within the Content division of ESPN. Our staff comprises Motion Graphics, Edit, Visual Storytelling, Production Enhancements and Innovations, Creative Operations, and the Music group. Positions within Creative Studio include; Video Editors, Post Editors, Producer Editors, Sound Design, Graphic Designers, Project Managers and Art Directors, etc. We are the go-to destination to conceptualize, develop, and execute content creation across all domestic and international ESPN distribution platforms.

The Video Editor position possesses an advanced ability for non-linear video editing in a fast-paced sport news environment. The Video Editor is expected to be an effective collaborator within various Edit areas and partners to help support the creative process, while editing at an advanced creative level. They help develop personnel, projects, and individual skillsets that propel Edit and Creative Studio into the future.

Responsibilities :

• Exhibits advanced skill to assemble and create content using non-linear editing software in a fast-paced sport news environment.
• Strong editing skills, effective communication, and ability to perform well under pressure, high demand, strict timelines and/or live conditions with little supervision.
• Ensure all created content meets ESPN’s high standards for video and audio quality. Conducts quality control measuring and corrective action steps to ensure and/or enhance video content.
• Demonstrates a strong knowledge of editing workflow, software and facility layout in assigned areas.
• Responsible for adhering to established organization of media and naming conventions.
• Establish strong relationships and gain knowledge of our partners, including their impact and/or specific integration with Creative Studio.
• Advanced organizational, creative, communication, and planning skills are required for team collaborative success.
• Provides strong service to all collaborative partners.
• Must have the skill and attitude to train less experienced editors on editing workflows and software.
• Will write and provide feedback on training initiatives and project contributions.
• Keep updated on knowledge of industry technology and help establish new workflows to create accurate and effective results on specific or future assignments.
• Must have the ability to train and learn new techniques/software platforms that align with industry needs and trends.
• Ability to identify and quickly elevate issues. Recommend solutions and/or resolve operational errors and equipment failures.
• Provide strong multi-directional communication to ensure success of assignments and accomplishments. Self-initiate creative projects and pitch ideas towards departmental objectives.
• Strong understanding of multiple file-based formats and provide file-based ingest support.

Required Qualifications :

• A minimum of 4 years of editing or related experience.
• Advanced understanding of non-linear editing software (Adobe Premiere, Avid, Grass Valley Edius or Qube, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Audition, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.).
• Skilled in media transfer workflows (ingest/publish/export).
• Strong understanding of audio and video broadcast quality control (video scopes, audio levels, CALM Act compliance, etc.).
• Ability to collaborate and work in a quick turn-around, sport newsroom environment.
• Candidates must have a good computer background (Microsoft Office, Slack, Workfront, etc.).
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Flexibility to work overtime and alter shifts/days off to accommodate projects and departmental objectives.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Has in-depth background in non-linear editing in an area including Adobe (Premiere, AE, Audition, etc.) Grass Valley, Edius, etc.
• Strong understanding of linear, non-linear, social media production workflows.
• Knowledge of PC or Mac operating system.
• Bilingual (written and spoken) in both English and Spanish.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education :

• Bachelor's Degreein Communications, Studio Production, Journalism, or related field
• Vocational School or related experience

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The hiring range for this position in Charlotte, NC is $73,800.00 to $101,400.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.