Who we are:
The mission of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans is to be #1 in everything we do and to be a global brand to all of our fans. We take pride in the growth and success of the entire Gulf Coast region and are committed to leveraging our resources and goodwill to foster meaningful change for the greater good of society and our community. We celebrate individuality and value all identities and experiences, and value the perspectives of our team members. Our team members are integral to our success, and we stand beside them through success and hardship. We make it a priority to make all team members feel included and their opinions be heard. Together, we win!
Who you are:
You want to be part of a team that values community, integrity, excellence, and an organization where people come first and are celebrated. You love the industry of sports, and are excited by the potential of working for two major leagues, the NFL and the NBA. You understand and appreciate that New Orleans is a unique city with so much to offer, and you want to be a part of the vibrant community that wants to see its teams be the best. You are passionate, driven, ready to work hard and have fun.
Position Summary:
The New Orleans Saints and Pelicans are seeking a social-savvy Vertical Video Editor to create engaging and creative short-form vertical videos (TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts, etc.) for the teams' social channels. The individual who fills this role has an expert understanding of Adobe Premiere Pro and other relevant video editing apps. The candidate must be able to work in a collaborative space while also thriving independently to complete projects on deadline.
What you will be doing:
Create daily TikTok, reels, and hype videos for both teams' platforms
Create compelling content as assigned but can also work on spur-of-the-moment projects
Stay up to date on daily, weekly, and monthly social media needs of partnership, community relations, and youth programs departments
Demonstrate creativity in presenting the teams' brands across social media while being ever mindful of internal sensitivities
Assist in covering games, events, and other relevant appearances (in person or remotely) for social channels
Monitor the daily social conversation of our fans, other brands, teams, and influencers to gauge social media sentiment
Closely monitor players' social media accounts; when possible, work with the players to create unique, engaging content
Provide general sound design and color correction
Organize and manage media to integrate into the teams' production database
Participate in the upkeep and ideation of new editing equipment or software that would help elevate the teams' brands
What you'll bring:
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, digital media, broadcasting, or related majors
2-3 years of experience in digital or social media video or a related field
Must possess a strong understanding of existing and emerging social platforms and the ability to use and gain insights from analytics tools
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of social networking platforms
Must possess excellent project management skills and can communicate effectively to stakeholders
Can identify trending social media content and produce relevant Saints and Pelicans edits that encapsulate those trends
Outstanding writing, and proof-reading skills; superior attention to detail
Must possess the ability to receive and execute editorial feedback professionally
Capable of making reasoned judgments in a timely fashion within a very subjective medium
Strong quantitative analysis skills to interpret data
Passion and understanding of football, basketball, digital and social media
Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as dictated by games and the NBA and NFL schedules
Ability to deliver quality work in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment
The ideal candidate is upbeat, enthusiastic, committed, proactive, and loves to learn
Experience shooting with modern DSLR cameras is a plus
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the NFL/NBA schedules
What we offer:
Medical Insurance Options
401K Program with Company Contribution
Paid Holidays
Wellness Program and Gym Membership