Job Title: Senior Editor

Employment Type/Category: Contract with potential for full-time

About:

Founded by Jimmy “Jomboy” O’Brien in 2017 with partner Jake Storiale, Jomboy Media has become the leading independent sports media brand, growing a hyper-engaged community of sports fans with fun and culturally relevant audio and video content.

Home to several of the world’s most highly rated baseball shows and the regularly viral “Breakdown” video series, Jomboy Media programming builds community with an approach that makes viewers and listeners feel understood, appreciated and catered to — while consistently pushing creative boundaries. A prime example is the completely original Jomboy Media IP, “Warehouse Games” — a novel sports league modeled after backyard games of years past.

Through content that lives on audio feeds, digital video platforms, television screens or anywhere else, Jomboy Media is building a community that makes daily sports and entertainment banter a little more fun.

Position Description:

We are seeking a Senior Editor to join our team as we expand our Warehouse Games IP into a new channel featuring viral challenges. The Senior Editor will also serve as the producer for each episode and will focus solely on producing, shooting and editing all online content posted to the new Jomboy Media YouTube Channel. The candidate will work directly with our EP of Warehouse Games and content team to ensure the tone, editing style and final product is consistent. This position will create high-quality, engaging video content that aligns with our brand and creative strategies. We are seeking a skilled producer and editor combination who possesses a strong technical background in video editing and shooting. The ideal candidate is creative and will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is someone who is meticulously organized, with a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt to evolving priorities and deadlines. This person is responsible for the success and growth of the IP.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Include:

Be on set in our Jersey City location for warehouse shoots as a key part of our production team and in the NYC office for editing and brainstorming sessions
Use the full Adobe Suite to produce, edit and deliver captivating and engaging episodic content and game storylines
Optimize video content for distribution across various platforms, including Instagram, YouTube, X, Facebook, and TikTok while maximizing reach and engagement with the target audience
Create enticing thumbnails paired with optimized titles and descriptions which will help increase online interest and viewership
Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in digital media and social content creation, continuously refining techniques to enhance the quality and effectiveness of produced content
Collaborate with creators, social, and sales teams to create various forms of shareable content through YouTube Shorts, other platforms and company initiatives
Identify and keep a consistent tone and edit style for all content

Key Qualities and Qualifications:

Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere and the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite
Proficient storytelling abilities with a refined understanding of narrative techniques
Ability to work and communicate with the production and content teams
Experience uploading and editing long-form and Shorts for YouTube
Understand the YouTube algorithm and KPIs such as click thru rate, engagement rate and others
Experience with organized content management in shared storage space
Strong communication and schedule and timeline management
Knowledge of cameras, equipment, and various shooting and editing styles

Our goal at Jomboy Media is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. Jomboy Media is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.

Compensation

The compensation will be based on a range of $80,000 to $100,000 annually. The range represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn. Compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional experience, training, associated responsibilities, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.

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