Lead Post Prod Editor

The Lead Post Editor will employ an expert level of craft edit skills and knowledge to assemble and create content using non-linear editing software in a post production environment. They are a creative storyteller in both short and long form content, providing providing complex pieces to support all production partners, clients and colleagues. They are highly skilled communicators to successfully collaborate with clients, peers and management to meet critical deadlines for a wide variety of high profile pieces studio shows, platforms and events. They should be highly skilled in the Adobe Suite (Premiere, AE, Illustrator, Photoshop, Audition, etc.), while ensuring all content meets ESPN’s high standards for video and audio quality. They develop personnel, projects, and individual skillsets that propel Edit and Creative Studio into the future.

Responsibilities: (required)

• Expert knowledge of linear, digital and social media workflows, equipment, and troubleshooting practices.
• Edits a wide range of assignments including: high profile pieces, various show elements and pieces, media management, archival media restore and ingest systems, media exporting and publishing, etc.
• Must have the ability to train and learn new techniques and software platforms that aligns with industry needs and trends.
• Oversees, edits, and designs in a wide range of assignments and equipment within the edit environment at an expert level.
• Will write and provide detailed and concise feedback to editors and management in training initiatives and project contributions.
• Conducts an expert level of quality control.
• Demonstrates highly skilled edit skills. Performs under strict timelines with little to no supervision. 
• Expert knowledge of broadcast, streaming, digital and social workflow, equipment, facility layouts, and troubleshooting practices as they relate to edit assignments. 
• Recommend adjustments as well as project needs while maintaining maximum creativity and flexibility.
•   Provides exceptional service to all collaborative partners.
• Leads the team in implementing development initiatives to improve creativity and competency of the editing staff.
• Must have expert knowledge to troubleshoot equipment and software issues.

Qualifications: (required)

• A minimum of 6 years of work in a Post House, large market or network TV production or related experience. 
• Exceptional organizational, communication and planning skills are required.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines is critical.
• Flexibility to work overtime and alter shifts/days off to accommodate projects and departmental objectives.
• Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Expert skills in non-linear editing
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Candidates must have very good computer background (MS Office, Slack, Work Front, file formatting, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (written and spoken) in both English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of PC or Mac operating systems.
• Has in-depth understanding/background in non-linear editing in an area including Avid, Final Cut Pro, Adobe (Premiere, AE, Audition, etc.) Grass Valley, Edius, Resolve, ENPS, etc.
• Expert understanding of linear, non-linear, social media production workflows.

Required Education (required)

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Post Production, Communications, Graphic Design, Journalism, or related field
• Vocational School or related experience

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