YouTube & Social Producer / Editor - The Dink Pickleball

About The Dink

The Dink is a pickleball-focused sports media, events and ecommerce brand that publishes daily content for millions of followers, subscribers, readers and listeners across its newsletters, podcasts, web publication and expansive social media presence. The Dink also produces and executes tournaments, celebrity pro-ams, pro exhibitions and various other events. Recently The Dink added to its ecommerce presence by introducing the leading subscription box in the space, The Pickleball Box. The Dink, in a joint venture with its partner DUPR, operates The Dink Minor League, the largest amateur pickleball circuit featuring over 200 tournaments across the US and internationally.

YouTube & Social Producer / Editor

The Dink is seeking a full-time video producer/editor to lead production of engaging video content primarily on YouTube as well as social media. This position is ideal for someone with long form and short form video and editing skills, creativity and storytelling ability, strong sourcing and video editing skills, and a passion for sports with an interest in building a career in YouTube and social media production.

Responsibilities:

• Produce and edit video podcasts, YouTube series/shows and short form social content

• Lead all aspects of the production process from recording and scriptwriting to editing

• Coordinate with and schedule talent, guests and personalities for shows

• Develop new show segments, original content ideas and new IP for our YouTube channel and social presence

• Watch, scour and identify newsworthy and/or entertaining moments from across the world of pickleball to incorporate into our podcasts, talking head videos, scripts, etc.

• Work with content team and talent to determine show topics, segments and programming, including arranging guest appearances and coordinating shoot schedule

• Package video assets, and edit footage into compelling and visually-appealing social media storytelling videos that align with current trends and audience preferences

• Arrange video shoots, coordinate with content team and talent accordingly
• Film or acquire/delegate necessary resources for on-site filming at shoot locations and at professional tournaments

• Coordinate with content and marketing teams to develop highly engaging thumbnails, video titles, captions and copy

• Add social editing optimizations to enhance video product to optimize opportunities for video virality

• Adhere to brand guidelines and social media platform specifications to ensure consistent and optimized video content

• Go viral

Qualifications:

• A keen eye for detail and a passion for creating visually-compelling video content

• A strong understanding of YouTube as a platform

• Experience designing & optimizing thumbnails

• Strong interest and knowledge of, or ability to learn rapidly, pickleball, with an eagerness to learn more about digital engagement strategies

• Proficiency in video editing and graphic designing software (e.g. Adobe Suite, capcut)

• Creative and proactive approach to tasks, with effective communication skills and willingness to bring your own creativity to video edits

• A creative mindset paired with a strong work ethic to be able to adapt to new video editing capabilities

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

• Ability to lead and delegate to teams to ensure efficiency, timeliness and accountability

• Knowledge of pickleball is a huge plus

• Previous experience creating long form and short for content for YouTube and social media

• Extreme attention to detail

• A demonstrated ability to create efficiencies, communicate effectively and take initiative to reduce editing and turnaround times

Work Location and Flexibility

• Ability to travel
• Ability to be in-office in Manhattan daily