Video Editor

About the role

Paramount is seeking talented Video Editors to join our CBS Sports division on a contractual basis. These roles are pivotal in powering the social media presence for CBS Sports' flagship accounts, including College Football, College Basketball, NFL on CBS, and CBS Sports HQ. The successful candidates will be responsible for transforming live programming and show content into engaging, scroll-stopping social videos tailored for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

This is a flexible, 9-month contract position that welcomes remote, hybrid, and on-site applicants, with a requirement to work during prime sports viewing hours, including nights and weekends, especially during peak football and basketball seasons. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, delivering timely and creative content that enhances viewer engagement and brand visibility across social media channels.

Responsibilities

• Create vertical, captioned videos from CBS Sports programming, including podcasts, FAST channel shows, studio shows, and network broadcasts
• Collaborate with social producers to craft engaging video content tailored for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
• Incorporate creative elements such as footage, photos, text, and graphics to optimize clips for each platform
• Ensure timely delivery of content aligned with live events, especially during peak sports seasons
• Maintain consistency in branding and quality standards across all social media videos
• Stay updated on platform trends and best practices to maximize content performance
• Assist in brainstorming and developing new content ideas to enhance audience engagement
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, managing priorities effectively under tight deadlines

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in social media, digital, or video editing (strong internships considered)
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere or equivalent editing software
• Strong understanding of pacing, captioning, and formatting content for vertical, social-first platforms
• Excellent written and grammatical skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with fast turnaround times
• Willingness to work during prime sports viewing hours, including nights and weekends
• Experience creating content for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
• Portfolio showcasing social-first, vertical editing work, including captioning and creative use of footage, photos, text, and graphics
• Knowledge or interest in sports content is a plus but not mandatory
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to work effectively with social producers and other team members

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $55,000 - $80,000 depending on experience and location
• Flexible work arrangements including remote, hybrid, and on-site options
• Opportunity to work with a leading sports and entertainment brand
• Exposure to high-profile live sports events and programming
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Access to professional development resources and industry-leading tools
• Inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and equal opportunity