Editor

New York Islanders

Content Creation & Post-Production: 

• Lead post-production (conceptualizing, editing, producing, and animating) cinematic storytelling content that aligns with NYI brand and values
  
• Seamlessly blend high-quality visual and audio elements, leveraging advanced editing techniques and industry-leading software to create visually stunning and emotionally engaging narratives for in-arena and digital experience
  
• Conceptualize and edit compelling game entertainment content, including open videos, pumpers, sizzles, tributes, and branded content
  
• Develop and manipulate motion graphics templates, animations, and visual effects while maintaining the ability to create custom graphics when necessary
  
• Serve as the point of contact for game-day deliverables and function as the game-night editor, ensuring execution of live edits and enhancing the overall game-day experience for fans in-arena and online
  
• Make informed creative decisions to craft rough cuts and collaborate with the team to elevate projects to final delivery
  
• Demonstrate proficiency in sound recording, edit direction, color correction, music scoring and sound design, and motion graphics design
  

Project Management & Workflow: 

• Communicate project timelines, deliverables, and manage expectations from assignment through final delivery
  
• Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the entire production process, ensuring alignment from concept to post-production
  
• Co-manage the Islanders media asset management system, implementing best practices for file management and metadata tagging
  
• Serve as a creative catalyst by researching and introducing industry trends, new technology, and innovative workflows that elevate team efficiency and content quality
  
• Streamline project organization by defining priorities, maintaining clear production schedules, and ensuring all deliverables meet established deadlines
  
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task, collaborate across departments, and manage multiple concurrent projects effectively
  

Your Training & Talent: 

• Minimum 1–2 years of professional experience in video editing, broadcast, or digital media production
  
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects for editing, motion graphics, and template-based animation manipulation
  
• Proven ability to craft narratives that follow a clear story arc while editing with the fan/viewer perspective in mind
  
• Experience editing in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, including live or same-day turnaround projects
  
• Proficiency in social media platforms and video optimization techniques for vertical, horizontal, and platform-specific delivery
  
• Knowledge of file formats, codecs, export workflows, and versioning across multiple platforms (in-arena, broadcast, social, web)
  
• Experience working with media asset management systems (e.g., EditShare, Iconik, CatDV) and best practices for metadata tagging and archival organization
  
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with a strong attention to detail.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the NHL schedule
  
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality
  
• Passion for sports and familiarity with the NHL, hockey culture, and the live event environment
  
• High level of personal integrity, timeliness, and accountability
  

Where You’ll Go: 

• The New York Islanders have offices in Floral Park, NY. You will be in office 3 days a week
  
• Attend all home games and other events at UBS Arena (events can fall on nights, weekends, and holidays)