ESPN Social Media Video Editor
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10116658 Location London, United Kingdom Business ESPN Date posted Mar. 27, 2025Job Summary:
Job Summary
The social video editor at ESPN creates video content for all sports, across social media, optimised for Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok and YouTube Shorts. They create engaging social-first video content on a daily basis and they are responsible for ideation and execution. They bring fresh ideas to enhance the quality of output and engagement with the audience, conscious of data and best practice as well as having a good sporting knowledge across a broad range of sports.
At ESPN, we believe that sports belong to everyone. We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the fans we serve — across gender, culture, ability and background. If you’re excited by inclusive storytelling, teamwork and making an impact through content, we want to hear from you.
This role is perfect for someone who lives and breathes social video, understands the sports content landscape, and wants to push boundaries in digital storytelling.
The Opportunity & Responsibilities:
Edit compelling short-form videos for social media, ensuring high engagement and platform-specific optimisation.
Cut and repurpose long-form footage into dynamic, bite-sized content for different platforms.
Add text overlays, motion graphics, and effects to enhance video content (After Effects skills are a plus, but not required).
Stay ahead of social media trends, adapting content to align with emerging formats, trends, and best practices.
React quickly to breaking sports news, producing timely, high-quality content that drives conversation.
Create content during live games, ensuring fans are engaged with real-time updates, highlights, and reactions.
Manage and schedule content on various social media platforms as needed.
Collaborate with designers and producers to maintain a cohesive visual and storytelling style.
Occasionally present social-first formats or interview athletes if required (not essential).
Work on a rota that includes weekends and peak sporting moments.
The Experience We Require From You:
Strong video editing skills with experience in Adobe Premiere Pro (After Effects is a bonus).
Deep understanding of social media trends, engagement strategies and platform best practices.
Passion for sports, with strong knowledge across multiple sports, especially football.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and react quickly to breaking stories.
Strong communication, collaboration, and storytelling skills.
Experience using social media analytics tools to track performance and optimise content.
The Perks
- 25 days annual leave
- Private medical insurance & dental care
- Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
- Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
- Excellent parental and guardian leave
- Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
About ESPN:
Working at ESPN is unlike anything else. That’s because we’re always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. Every day we’re doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with The Walt Disney Company Limited, which is part of a business we call ESPN.
The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.