Supervising Video Editor

Disney Disney · Media · Bristol, CT +1

Supervising Video Editor role at ESPN Creative Studio, focusing on managing day-to-day editorial operations, supervising video editors, and ensuring operational efficiency. The role requires strong leadership, project coordination, and the ability to edit at a mastery level across various platforms. It involves personnel management, performance reviews, and input on hiring/firing decisions, while also requiring hands-on editing skills.

What you'd actually do

  1. Supervise direct reports and set daily priorities.
  2. Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
  3. Significant input in hiring, firing, and other employment actions.
  4. Foster an inclusive and collaborative culture supporting creative growth.
  5. Coordinate with Production and client teams for resource planning.

Skills

Required

  • editing on a non-linear system
  • lead/mentor/coach/train staff
  • perform tasks under tight deadlines
  • computer background (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc...)
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • work on site: nights; weekends; and holidays
  • Flexibility to alter shifts/days off to accommodate projects and departmental objectives

Nice to have

  • non-linear editing experience
  • mentoring training creative staff
  • meet tight deadlines
  • Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
  • work nights, weekends, holidays
  • Flexibility to alter shifts/days off to accommodate projects and departmental objectives

What the JD emphasized

  • Ability to lead/mentor/coach/train staff a must
  • Ability to perform tasks under tight deadlines is critical