FOX Sports: Freelance Storytelling Editor - Big Ten Network

Assistant Editor is needed in Chicago, United States.

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Client: FOX Sports

Location: Chicago, IL

Contract: Full Time, Freelance

Job Description

Big Ten Network is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and team-oriented long-form storytelling editor to join our freelance editing team. The ideal candidate has an extensive background in Adobe Premiere Pro, a team-first attitude, 3-5 years of experience working in sports television, and a working knowledge of Big Ten sports. This position would start in August and end in March.

A Snapshot Of Your Responsibilities

• Edit features, docuseries, and any other storytelling pieces needed
• Serving as a post-producer, taking a script and making storytelling decisions with or without consistent input from a producer.
• Mixing audio and performing color correction within Adobe Premiere
• Reformatting storytelling pieces for both linear and social media platforms

What You Will Need

• 2-4 years of experience as an editor in long-form production
• Extensive experience with Adobe Premiere Pro
• Experience mixing audio and color correction
• Ability to edit from home off cloud storage OR the ability to commute to the B1G Network offices in Chicago to work
• Adobe creative cloud subscription and an editing computer if working remotely
• Flexible schedule, capable of working nights and weekends as well as adapting to the ever-evolving production schedule
• Capable of working closely with a team
• High-level attention to detail
• High-level time management
• Capable of working with minimal supervision when needed – including editing long-form content without a producer
• Good written, verbal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on tight deadlines
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot technical problems associated with editing

Nice to Have But Not a Dealbreaker

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, broadcasting, radio/TV/film, or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of Big Ten sports
• After Effects and Photoshop experience