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Chicago Sports Network

Illinois, United States (On-site)

Video Editor

4 Months ago • 2 Years + • Undisclosed

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Job Description

Video Editor needed for sports network, must have AVID Media Composer, Adobe Premiere, After Effects & Photoshop knowledge.

Must have:

AVID Media Composer
Adobe Premiere
After Effects
Photoshop

Good to have:

Avid Interplay
Airspeed
HD video codecs
broadcast standards

Perks:

Team environment
Work with sports

CHSN is looking for a team-first, creative Video Editor to help in creating industry-leading quality programs, content and live game coverage centered around the Chicago professional sports scene, specifically Blackhawks, Bulls and White Sox. The Video Editor position will work under the direction of the department lead and report to the Director, Creative, Post-Production and Promotions to perform all required tasks based on clear goals and timelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Creating professional, network-quality, finished highlights, long-form features and short-form video programs for both broadcast and digital distribution
Competency in AVID and Premiere Editing software (knowledge of Avid Interplay and Airspeed systems a plus!)
Beginner-level competency in After Effects and Photoshop for required packaging elements for broadcast, multi-media projects and branded content initiatives
Facilitating the approval process, including master compressions, QC final output and delivery of digital masters
Managing the organization of assigned projects and related media assets, including video storage, back-up and archiving
Ability to handle sound design and audio mixing; color correction as required

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

2+ years of experience
Proficiency with AVID Media Composer & Adobe Premiere
Demonstrate beginner-level proficiency in Adobe After Effects | Photoshop
Knowledge of HD video codecs | formats | broadcast standards
Previous video editing experience in sports
Possesses strong communication skills, is organized and detail-oriented, and excels under deadlines
Self-motivated, empowered to work unsupervised
Team player, willing to collaborate and take direction from producers
Must be willing to work weekends, nights and some holidays (schedule built around live sports events hours)

The Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) will launch in October across multiple platforms. The network will air more than 300 live Blackhawks, Bulls and White Sox games annually and include pre- and postgame coverage while showing multisport programming 24 hours a day. CHSN will broadcast from studios located in both Chicago's United Center and Guaranteed Rate Field. The network will start airing Blackhawks and Bulls preseason games in October, showing White Sox games beginning in 2025.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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