Lead Video Editor, Colorado Avalanche
Summary
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment's Avalanche Agency in Denver is hiring a Lead Video Editor for the Colorado Avalanche, producing hype videos, highlights, player features, and social/broadcast content using Premiere Pro and After Effects. The role also manages a Sr. Video Editor and includes color grading, audio work, and irregular event-hours.
- Plan and edit high-quality video content for in-arena, digital platforms, and broadcast.
- Edit footage into engaging hype videos, team opens, player features, etc.
- Edit and optimize videos for in-arena and social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, X/Twitter, Facebook,etc).
- Color grade and finalize videos for broadcast/web with consistent branding and tone.
- Manage audio: clean dialogue, ambient sound, and music; ensure proper levels and licensing compliance.
- Collaborate with content team, marketing, social team, and PR to pitch ideas and understand project goals and audience.
- Meet agreed-upon deadlines for weekly/seasonal content.
- Maintain and organize media library, backups, and project files; ensure metadata is consistent for easy retrieval.
- Stay current with industry trends, editing techniques, and platform best practices for sports content.
- Produce occasional long-form content as needed.
- Proven experience as a video editor, with a strong sports portfolio (highlights, features, promos, or documentary-style work).
- Proficiency with video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects or similar motion-graphics tools)
- Solid knowledge of color correction/grading, audio mixing, and basic sound design.
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong storytelling sense, composition, and knowledge of sports dynamics to capture compelling moments.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- A strong work ethic, reliability, and the ability to work irregular hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) as events occur.
- 12 Paid Company Holidays
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
- 401K plan
- $90,000-100,000 salary