Detroit Red Wings Social Media Seasonal Video Editor

Amaze, Inspire, Unite

Job Summary:

This Social Media Seasonal Video Editor will be responsible for assisting the social media and brand marketing team with gameday responsibilities and social-first video projects. They will have a strong understanding of video editing and the social media sports landscape. The ideal candidate will generate fresh, exciting ideas that will engage our fans and be able to turn creative video edits around on tight timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit engaging social-first video content for various platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
• Collaborate with the social media team to deliver high-quality short and long-form content in a timely manner such as in-game highlights, polished hype reels, features and sponsored content.
• Support day-to-day social media content calendar execution and real-time content creation.
• Work in partnership with internal stakeholders including sponsorship, ticket sales and community impact to manage day-to-day project expectations and deliverables for select programming, special events and campaigns.
• Develop content that ties Tigers baseball or Red Wings hockey back to current events, trending topics and pop culture in a way that is relevant to the brands and our fan base.
• Brainstorm and execute quality creative that helps us reach new fans and increases video views.
• As needed, capture content for social media at home games and offsite promotional, community and sponsor events.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, social media platform updates and emerging technologies to advise on and continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of our video content.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• College student or recent graduate with a degree in video editing and production or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and solid technical knowledge.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating experience creating and editing video content for social media.
• Knowledge and experience in videography, editing, lighting and sound.
• Above average knowledge and understanding of the game of hockey.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Must always maintain a professional attitude and be receptive to feedback.
• Be adaptable to change and open to different perspectives.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, nights and holidays.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience working in the sports and entertainment industry
• Experience with motion graphics a plus

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a colleague encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities or nonessential requirements. The Company has the right to change, modify, suspend, interrupt or cancel in whole or in part any job functions outlined in a job description at any time and without advance notice to the colleague.

All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive.  They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Olympia Entertainment.

Olympia Entertainment  is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.                                   

The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.

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