Recurring-Video Editor

The Producer/Editor, NFL Game Cutdown is responsible for transforming full-length NFL game broadcasts into condensed programming formats that fit designated broadcast windows while maintaining the integrity, excitement, and storytelling of the game. This role combines editorial decision-making, live sports production knowledge, and advanced non-linear editing skills to deliver compelling game presentations that meet network programming requirements and commercial inventory obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit full NFL game broadcasts into condensed versions for television, digital, and on-demand distribution.
• Reduce game runtimes to fit specified broadcast windows while preserving the most important gameplay, storylines, and key moments.
• Remove non-essential content, including:
• Commercial breaks, Extended downtime between plays, Extended downtime between plays, Excessive replay sequences, Extended downtime between plays, Excessive replay sequences
• Extended downtime between plays, Excessive replay sequences, Lengthy officiating delays, Non-critical pregame, halftime, and postgame elements as directed
• Maintain proper pacing and continuity throughout the edited broadcast.
• Ensure all scoring plays, major momentum shifts, significant player performances, penalties with game impact, and critical coaching decisions are retained.
• Build edits that accommodate required commercial inventory and network formatting standards.
• Collaborate with producers, programming, operations, and commercial scheduling teams to ensure final runtimes meet exact broadcast requirements.
• Verify editorial accuracy, game flow, graphics continuity, and audio quality.
• Deliver completed programs within established production deadlines.
• Troubleshoot timing issues and make last-minute adjustments as needed to meet air schedules.
• Maintain consistency with ESPN editorial standards and content guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience editing sports content, preferably NFL or live-event programming.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Strong understanding of NFL rules, game structure, and storytelling.
• Exceptional attention to detail and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced broadcast environment.
• Strong editorial judgment and decision-making abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience producing or editing condensed sports broadcasts, highlight shows, or replay programming.
• Familiarity with broadcast traffic, commercial formatting, and program timing requirements.
• Experience working with network sports production teams.
• Knowledge of sports metadata, logging systems, and archive workflows.

The pay rate for this role in Los Angeles, CA is $25.27 to $34.74 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
Job Posting Segment:
ESPN Sports Production
Job Posting Primary Business:
Wraps & Content Integration
Primary Job Posting Category:
Video Editing
Employment Type:
Part time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-09-15