Feature Editor Job at Bally's Corporation in Chicago

Overview STADIUM is looking for a team-first, highly professional, and creative Feature Editor to help in creating industry-leading OTA & OTT video programs covering college and pro sports for distribution on mobile, tablets, online and other digital platforms. The Editor will work under the direction of the Creative Director and designated Feature Editors to perform all tasks needed to finish pieces based on editorial goals, timelines, appeal to and engage fans and to serve advertisers while also attracting new viewers.

Stadium is at the forefront of shaping this "new digital media" space for audiences, consumers, fans and end-users. We specialize in building digital strategies from scratch, video network creation, distribution / syndication and digital sales. The STADIUM network is the original multi-platform sports network featuring exclusive live and on-demand games and events, extensive highlights, classic games, original programming, and daily live studio programming. STADIUM hosts a 24 / 7 linear feed distributed across both digital and broadcast platforms, as well as a comprehensive array of on-demand (VOD) digital content including additional live games and events.

We offer an environment filled with entrepreneurial spirit and a laid-back, but challenging atmosphere. As we continue to grow, STADIUM encourages you to drive your own career path.

Responsibilities Creating professional, network-quality, finished highlights, long-form features and short-form video programs for both broadcast and digital distribution

Coordinating with production on location / remote shoots, comfortable with a producer role on packages, interviews, etc

Extracting video from a variety of sources including video captured on Sony HD cam, XD cam, DVC Pro hardware and other devices; through DVRs, online resources

Expert competency in AVID and Premiere Editing software (knowledge of Avid Interplay and Airspeed systems required) as well as professional photo and video equipment

Mid-level competency in After Effects and Photoshop for required packaging elements for broadcast, multimedia 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

Ability to manage projects, demonstrate leadership, and assist Creative Director and other Feature Editors in guiding edit team subordinates when necessary

Requirements Proficiency with AVID Media Composer & Adobe Premiere

Demonstrate beginner-level proficiency in Adobe After Effects | Photoshop

Knowledge of Avid Interplay and Airspeed Systems

Previous video editing experience in sports or similar

Knowledge of location and studio production practices

Knowledge of photog / video equipment

Strong communication skills

Organized, detail-oriented

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)

Preferred Education | Certifications Bachelor's Degree in related field (editing, production, design, etc)

(any) Avid / Adobe certifications a plus

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions Employee is regularly required to stand or sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and keyboard

Ability to work in an office environment with moderate noise

Ability to perform computer work for an extended period of time

Will be requested to work sports media business hours, including nights and weekends

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow other instructions and perform other work-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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