Contract Video Editor

This is a Full Time Job

Video Editor (Contract/Temp)

CBS Sports HQ is hiring a temp/contractor to join their team in Stamford, CT. The Video Editor is a self-starter who supports CBS Sports HQ in helping to distribute content created by shows and podcasts. Primary responsibilities include scouring all content for the best short- and long-form video, then cutting those videos for distribution across all digital platforms.

Your-Day-to-Day:
• Posting highlights and videos to cbssports.com
• Exercise editorial judgment in selection of content
• Edit shows in accordance with our rights clearances
• Support the development and production of digital media assets on CBS digital properties including Paramount

Key Projects:
• Work and communicate with producers, associate producers and production assistants to ensure that all HQ content has been vetted for potential videos on demand (VODs) both short and long form.

Qualifications: What you bring to the team:

You have –
• A minimum of 1-2 years work experience in broadcast and digital, producing segments
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with different departments
• Time management skills
• Familiarity and working knowledge of digital video production related techniques and on-line content management systems
• Basic video editing skills - Adobe Premiere
• Able to work flexible hours and on weekends

You might also have –
• The ability to work in fast-paced environment, deal with intense deadline pressure and continually react to breaking news with smart programming and creative storytelling
• A strong knowledge of major and minor sports is preferred.