We are looking for an expert at creating and editing short-from social video content with a proven track record of success. The focus of this job will be producing/cutting original short-form video content for the Yahoo Sports social handles. The ideal candidate for this role is someone who is up-to-date on all current social and video editing trends and knows instinctively how a video should be cut to draw viewers in and maintain watch time on content. We’re looking for a candidate who is hungry, proactive and full of creative ideas; someone who is down to try anything and everything and pivot when things don’t work out. On-camera experience is also plus! If you love remixing sports content, telling stories and creating visually entertaining content, this job is for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Creating short-form video content for Yahoo Sports social channels – original content and interviews with athletes and celebrities
- Editing original short-form content
- Staying up to date on current industry trends, evolving strategies and working constantly with editorial and video teams on ensuring all types of social content are following current best practices
- Working in lockstep with Yahoo Sports’ creative and video team to tell the best story possible on shorts using motion graphics and video edits
- Working with Yahoo Sports talent and athletes to create short-form video content
- On-camera experience a plus
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in social video creation
- Deep experience working in Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects
- Motion graphics experience a plus
- Expert in sustaining watch time via video edits and animation