The NFL is seeking a Seasonal Vertical Video editor and programmer to work with the Digital Video team on producing content for the NFL's YouTube and social channels, focusing on the ideation, curation, and execution of vertical video. The Digital Video team is responsible for distributing and programming content across the NFL’s digital ecosystem, reaching millions of NFL fans each day. The Vertical Video editor will play a key role in producing short form content for NFL Media digital platforms, as well as engaging fans on YouTube and social by programming engaging content for NFL’s broad fanbase leveraging content from games, NFL podcasts, NFL studio shows, NFL archive, and premiere NFL events such as Playoffs and Super Bowl.
Responsibilities
- Upload videos daily in a timely manner to all NFL YouTube channels and NFL Media owned social platforms with a focus on the short form vertical format, ensuring that content, titles and descriptions meet NFL brand, legal and editorial requirements.
- Select, edit, and reformat content across the NFL ecosystem including but not limited to podcasts, studio shows, social, etc to engage fans across NFL YouTube channels (e.g. NFL, NFL Flag, NFL Rush, NFL Pro, etc.).
- Monitor consumption and performance of content with the analytics group, understanding algorithm trends and sharing key learnings and insights with colleagues, clubs, etc.
- Attend production meetings and brainstorms providing expertise on how to position/package content for YouTube and helping to develop new concepts or extensions of content tailored for YouTube.
- Collaborate with colleagues across social, marketing, programming, and production to ensure content from NFL podcasts, studio shows and long form content is optimized for vertical distribution across NFL YouTube Channels and NFL Media social platforms.
- Research NFL history for pertinent projects.
- Utilize the NFL robust library of shows and games to re-purpose segments from features into short form vertical video content
Required Qualifications
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, Holidays, and special events/instances of breaking news
- Strong knowledge of NFL football (Teams, Players, History, Major Storylines)
- Strong Adobe Photoshop and Premiere skills and demonstrated ability in all aspects of video production.
- 1-3 years of experience programming and creating vertical content for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred
Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
- Ability to multi-task, manage deadlines and work in a busy environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to collaborate with internal colleagues and external partners
Terms / Expected Hours of Work
- Seasonal employment up to 7 months
- 40 hours per week
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and special events/instances of breaking news
Salary / Pay Range
This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.
Benefits Information
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS
At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.
The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
WHO WE ARE:
NFL Core Values:
- Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
- Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
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- Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
- Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
- Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
- Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
- Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset
