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Digital Content Preditor OWL (Producer-Editor) (Temp)

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Creating daily original native video content for the Overwatch League YouTube page. The ideal candidate will be a knowledgeable esports fan with a passion for the Overwatch League (OWL). She or he will also be an efficient Adobe Creative Suite Preditor (producer-editor) who is a creative self-starter with experience in creating content for YouTube; these qualities should shine through the content you create so it is seen as authentic. This position requires expertise both in video content creation and YouTube content optimization (understanding what is native for the platform and being mindful of content that facilitates audience growth). This position is part of a dedicated digital content team supporting the Overwatch League.

Responsibilities:

• Brainstorm, research, and pitch content that is additive in nature to the OWL’s overarching themes, stars, and storylines (entertaining, educational, etc.).
• Producing & editing original native video content for OWL YouTube pages.
• Ideating and building content templates and formats that are both platform specific and appealing to esports / OWL fans.
• Producing & editing promotional content for the Overwatch League’s YouTube page that creatively drives tune-in to match livestreams and other OWL programming.
• Producing and creating compelling content packages by understanding what resonates with esports and OWL fans.
• Curating and organizing footage, music, and media for content packages.
• Producing and shooting on-site match day content for the OWL’s YouTube pages as needed.

Requirements:

• Must have a deep rooted knowledge & passion for esports, specifically the Overwatch League, and more broadly gaming and internet culture.
• Self-starter with a good sense of humor.
• Must have strong creative instincts and script writing skills; the ability to put a package together from start to finish is imperative - this position works relatively autonomously.
• Must be a fast Adobe Premiere editor able to multitask & turn package(s) daily.
• The ideal candidate understands the nuances of creating content specifically for social media.
• Must work well in a team environment and be receptive to feedback.
• Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong organizational skills a must.

Pluses

• A passion for video games and esports
• Sports Production experience

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