Job Description
Content Editor (Part-Time)
Position Summary
The Dallas Cowboys are seeking a creative, part-time football-savvy Content Editor to help develop engaging video content across the organization’s digital and social media platforms.
This role is responsible for editing, optimizing, and publishing short-form and long-form digital content, including social media videos, interviews, podcasts, player features, original programming, and real-time content experiences. The ideal candidate is a strong visual storyteller with a passion for football, social media, and digital content creation who understands how to create engaging videos that connect with Cowboys fans.
The position requires a strong foundation in video editing, social media storytelling, and football knowledge. The ability to speak Spanish is a plus, with opportunities to support both English and Spanish-language content initiatives. The role reports to the Sr. Manager, Hispanic Content.
Responsibilities
- Edit and create engaging video content for Cowboys digital and social media platforms.
- Create short-form content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X, and emerging platforms.
- Transform interviews, podcasts, press conferences, player features, and original programming into compelling social-first content.
- Identify key moments, storylines, and trends that can be transformed into engaging digital content.
- Develop creative edits that align with the Dallas Cowboys brand voice and storytelling style.
- Edit video content using Adobe Premiere Pro and other Adobe Creative Cloud tools.
- Create captions, graphics, transitions, and basic motion graphics to enhance storytelling.
- Apply platform-specific storytelling techniques to increase engagement, retention, and audience growth.
- Stay current on social media trends, editing styles, audience behaviors, and emerging content formats.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of football, NFL terminology, player storylines, and team narratives.
- Identify content opportunities around games, players, team moments, and fan experiences.
- Assist with organizing and managing digital media assets and post-production workflows.
- Collaborate with content, social media, marketing, and creative teams to execute digital initiatives.
- Communicate effectively with internal teams, talent, and partners.
- Support English and Spanish-language content initiatives as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Video Production, Digital Media, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
- 0–2 years of professional experience in digital content creation, video editing, social media, or related field.
- Internships, collegiate athletics experience, student media, and personal content portfolios will be considered.
- Portfolio required showcasing video editing and social media storytelling skills.
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.
- Experience creating content for social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and X.
- Basic understanding of video production, editing techniques, and digital storytelling.
- Strong knowledge of football, NFL culture, and football storytelling.
- Experience editing podcasts, interviews, or original video content preferred.
- Basic motion graphics and animation experience preferred.
- Ability to identify engaging moments from longer-form content and create compelling social edits.
- Strong creative judgment, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience creating content for sports, entertainment, media, or personal brands preferred.
- Experience covering live sporting events preferred.
- Understanding of social media analytics and performance metrics preferred.
- Must be able to work flexible hours (including some nights, weekends, and holidays) and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time (8 hours or more)
Technical Skill Requirements
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Audition
• Adobe Media Encoder
• Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
• Basic DSLR/mirrorless camera operation
• Mobile video production tools