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Video Editor
Digital Shooter/Editor, Social and Shortform Content
Video Editor
#727408
Remote / WFH
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Job Description
We are seeking a highly creative and fast-moving Digital Shooter Editor to produce compelling, social-first video content across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and emerging digital channels. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in both field production and studio environments, understands internet culture and storytelling, and can independently take projects from concept through final edit.
The ideal candidate is an exceptional visual storyteller with strong shooting instincts, advanced editing skills, and experience creating content optimized for audience engagement and platform performance.
Responsibilities:
Shoot, produce, and edit short- and long-form social-first video content
Capture high-quality video using iPhone, DJI Osmo/gimbal systems, and DSLR/mirrorless cameras
Direct and shoot content in a variety of environments including:
o Man-on-the-street interviews
o Red carpet and live event coverage
o Talent-driven social content
o Studio interviews and hosted productions
Collaborate with producers, talent, and social teams to develop engaging concepts and visual approaches
Edit content optimized for platform-specific performance across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and YouTube
Create motion graphics, text treatments, and social-native visual elements
Maintain strong pacing, storytelling, and editorial judgment aligned with current social trends
Manage media workflows, file organization, exports, and delivery deadlines
Adapt quickly in fast-paced production environments and react to breaking or real-time opportunities
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience producing and editing digital/social video content
Demonstrated experience shooting with:
o iPhone/mobile-first production setups
o DJI Osmo or similar stabilization/gimbal systems
o DSLR or mirrorless camera systems
Strong field production experience, including red carpets, live events, and street-style interviews
Experience directing and lighting in studio environments
Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, including:
o Premiere Pro
o After Effects
o Photoshop
o Lightroom
o Audition
Deep understanding of social media storytelling, pacing, hooks, and audience retention
Strong sense of framing, composition, audio, and lighting
Ability to work independently while balancing multiple projects and deadlines
Knowledge of current digital trends, creators, and platform best practices
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in entertainment, news, sports, lifestyle, or pop culture media
Motion graphics and animation experience
Experience producing talent-led or personality-driven content
Familiarity with live production workflows and social publishing tools
Photography experience is a plus
What Success Looks Like:
You consistently create content that feels native to social platforms while maintaining high production value
You can move seamlessly between breaking-news style field production and polished studio shoots
You understand how to capture moments that audiences stop scrolling for
You bring both technical execution and creative instincts to every assignment
The base salary compensation range for this role is $90,000 to $104,000. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a performance-based bonus. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, * paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.
EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:
Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, *** (including pregnancy, gender identity, and ****** orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Sinclair:
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net .
About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.
Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H-1B visa, OPT-STEM employment, etc.
The ideal candidate is an exceptional visual storyteller with strong shooting instincts, advanced editing skills, and experience creating content optimized for audience engagement and platform performance.
Responsibilities:
Shoot, produce, and edit short- and long-form social-first video content
Capture high-quality video using iPhone, DJI Osmo/gimbal systems, and DSLR/mirrorless cameras
Direct and shoot content in a variety of environments including:
o Man-on-the-street interviews
o Red carpet and live event coverage
o Talent-driven social content
o Studio interviews and hosted productions
Collaborate with producers, talent, and social teams to develop engaging concepts and visual approaches
Edit content optimized for platform-specific performance across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and YouTube
Create motion graphics, text treatments, and social-native visual elements
Maintain strong pacing, storytelling, and editorial judgment aligned with current social trends
Manage media workflows, file organization, exports, and delivery deadlines
Adapt quickly in fast-paced production environments and react to breaking or real-time opportunities
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience producing and editing digital/social video content
Demonstrated experience shooting with:
o iPhone/mobile-first production setups
o DJI Osmo or similar stabilization/gimbal systems
o DSLR or mirrorless camera systems
Strong field production experience, including red carpets, live events, and street-style interviews
Experience directing and lighting in studio environments
Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, including:
o Premiere Pro
o After Effects
o Photoshop
o Lightroom
o Audition
Deep understanding of social media storytelling, pacing, hooks, and audience retention
Strong sense of framing, composition, audio, and lighting
Ability to work independently while balancing multiple projects and deadlines
Knowledge of current digital trends, creators, and platform best practices
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in entertainment, news, sports, lifestyle, or pop culture media
Motion graphics and animation experience
Experience producing talent-led or personality-driven content
Familiarity with live production workflows and social publishing tools
Photography experience is a plus
What Success Looks Like:
You consistently create content that feels native to social platforms while maintaining high production value
You can move seamlessly between breaking-news style field production and polished studio shoots
You understand how to capture moments that audiences stop scrolling for
You bring both technical execution and creative instincts to every assignment
The base salary compensation range for this role is $90,000 to $104,000. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a performance-based bonus. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, * paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.
EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:
Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, *** (including pregnancy, gender identity, and ****** orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Sinclair:
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net .
About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.
Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H-1B visa, OPT-STEM employment, etc.
