Video Editor IV - Texas Longhorns

LEARFIELD is the leading media and technology services company in intercollegiate athletics. The company unlocks the value of college sports for brands and fans through an omnichannel platform with innovative content and commerce solutions for fan engagement. The LEARFIELD suite of services includes licensing and multimedia sponsorship management; publishing, audio, digital and social media; data analytics; ticketing, ticket sales and professional concessions expertise; branding; campus-wide business and sponsorship development; and venue technology systems.

Headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company has long had the privilege of being an advocate for intercollegiate athletics and the student-athlete experience. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed LEARFIELD Directors' Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.

Our people-friendly culture is a hallmark of our style and approach to business and is rooted in values demonstrating intentional and active care for other people. The company and its employees strive each day to live by the company's value statement: "build the team, grow the company, have fun, love and serve others."

As an integral part of Learfield's new Always On team and initiative, the Video Editor is an extremely important role dedicated to editing content-driven executions in partnership with the University of Michigan and the Learfield Always On production team. Working closely with the centralized (New York) team of Post Production Manager and Director of Content, as well as the Supervising Producer at the University of Michigan, they will be responsible for editing 7-10 short-form series per year, as well as additional cutdowns for social platforms.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Maintain deliverables schedule for post production and communicate if issues arise
• Be last set of eyes to QC content before final deliverables are distributed
• Assemble raw footage into rough cuts for Supervising Producer to review
• Follow rough outlines, paper edits, or general direction from Supervising Producer to assemble first cuts
• Revise cuts based on written notes and maintain version control through final deliverable
• Work closely with Supervising Producer to present a final video product that matches their vision
• Edit 7-10 short-form series a year, with additional cutdowns and deliverables across social platforms
• Edit both long form episodes as well as optimized cutdowns for social platforms in appropriate specs with closed captioning
• Collaborate closely with LF studios production teams and the athletic department content teams to create original content in the defined voice and tone of each social media account, across all platforms, including emerging platforms
• Ensure that the quality of our content is always at the highest possible level within budget and schedule constraints
• Work collaboratively with necessary departments, internally and externally, to ensure all necessary deliverables are provided to ensure success
  
  

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum 6 years of work experience in the sports or entertainment industry focused on producing and editing video content
• Must be fluent in Adobe Suite
• Ability to take long form content and edit into cutdown versions for short-form and social media platforms, including the ability to create burnt in closed captioning
• Sports and/or entertainment experience a must
• Strong time management skills to work quickly and accurately to meet very tight deadlines
• Conceptualize and create graphics
• Can seamlessly work autonomously and then pick up another team member's project
• Capable to independently troubleshoot technical problems
• Ability to keep projects, media and work orders organized and standardized
• Take feedback and make constructive edits after receiving notes
• Ideal candidate has a knowledge of and/or used Airtable
• Must be highly organized, efficient and precise in his/her work
• Must contribute to and thrive in a high energy, high profile, positive, proactive, deadline driven, results oriented, and attention to detail environment.
• Capacity to manage and prioritize many projects at one time in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
  
  

Learfield is the leading media and technology services company in intercollegiate athletics. The company unlocks the value of college sports for brands and fans through an omnichannel platform with innovative content and commerce solutions for fan engagement. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company has long had the privilege of being an advocate for intercollegiate athletics and the student-athlete experience. Our suite of services includes licensing and multimedia sponsorship management; publishing, audio, digital and social media; data analytics; ticketing, ticket sales and professional concessions expertise; branding; and campus-wide business and sponsorship development.

Our people-first culture is the foundation of our business and is reflective of our approach to building meaningful relationships with our employees, partners, and fans. The company strives each day to deliver the mission statement and embody the core values that make Learfield an exciting place to work.

Our Mission

Powering the connection of fans to the brands and experiences they love.

Our Core Values

Build Trust | Be Fans of One Another | Power Tomorrow | Create & Connect Communities | Have Fun

Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (including Parental Leave), Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.

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