Job Posting: Yankees Baseball Operations Video Editor

Baseball Operations Video Editor

Position Overview:
The New York Yankees Organization is accepting applications for a Baseball Operations Video Editor. The Video Editor will be responsible for the day to day creating, editing and delivering of high quality video to the greater Baseball Operations department within the organization. The Video Editor will use computer editing software programs, video switching devices, digital video effects programs and other tools to piece together video components.

Roles/Responsibilities:

  • Operate computer editing systems and equipment used for video media and effects for the creation of Baseball Operations videos
  • Establish a clear understanding of the storyline and purpose of the video’s creation
  • Improve video and sound quality of files/clips using various video software
  • Edit videos for Baseball Operations to include preselected music, interviews, sound clips and other important aspects of the project
  • Discover and implement new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency
  • Collaborate on video projects with various members of different departments (Major League Coaching Staff, Player Development, Pro Scouting, etc.) within the organization
  • Organize workload, manage priorities, meet deadlines and work well within a fast paced, multi-tasking environment, especially within the baseball season
  • Quality check videos and deliverables to ensure all assets meet standards, appropriate specs and are ready for upload and archive
  • Troubleshoot and identify technical issues as they arise
  • Maintain, archive, and expand digital library of video clips for future use

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Background and education in videography or equivalent
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience
  • Hands on experience with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, XOS Sports Pro, Right View Pro, Microsoft Office
  • Creative experience in filmmaking and videography preferred
  • Experience editing videos based on creative objectives with minimal direction
  • Exposure to sports and athletic language, specifically that of baseball is preferred
  • Excellent communication, written, and problem-solving/troubleshooting skills
  • Creative and artistic skills
  • Ability to multitask and work toward several milestones on various projects simultaneously
  • Baseball knowledge is required, and baseball experience is a plus

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application, which can be found here.

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Sandy Kazmir
5 years ago

Is this the video person that decodes and relays the signs or is it for a different position?

Brad Lipton
5 years ago
Reply to  Sandy Kazmir

Do you think they are going to put that in the job posting?

They will have to allude to it within the interview questions.

“What are some innovative ways that you can see the team utilizing technology advances?”