Senior Video Editor

Job Title: Senior Video Editor
Location: Remote
Experience Required: 3–5 Years
Department: Content & Creative
About EssentiallySports
EssentiallySports is a premier digital-first sports media house engaging millions of fans worldwide. We create compelling sports stories, videos, and fan-first experiences across multiple platforms. We are now looking for a passionate and creative Senior Video Editor to elevate our social-first video content and help shape how millions of fans consume sports stories.
Key Responsibilities
Edit, refine, and deliver short-form videos optimized for multiple social media platforms (Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, etc.).
Collaborate with content creators, marketing teams, and designers to bring concepts to life.
Stay updated on social media trends, platform algorithms, and audience preferences to keep content relevant and engaging.
Ensure all edits maintain brand identity, style, and messaging consistency.
Manage and oversee the end-to-end post-production process (footage selection, sound design, color grading, motion graphics, captions, etc.).
Mentor junior editors and provide creative feedback to elevate the quality of outputs.
Work with tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Video Editor, with a portfolio of short-form social media content.
Strong command of Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent tools.
Knowledge of motion graphics, text animation, and transitions tailored for social-first content.
Deep understanding of storytelling for short attention spans.
Ability to adapt content for various platforms and formats (vertical, square, 16:9).
Strong sense of pacing, music selection, and sound design.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have
Experience with color grading and LUTs for a polished cinematic look.
Familiarity with trending editing styles on TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
Basic knowledge of graphic design and thumbnail creation.

Work arrangement
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