The Editor & Animator creates compelling video edits, animations, and motion graphics that tell the stories of Houston Dynamo FC and Houston Dash and connect the Club with its fans. This position owns post-production execution from creative brief through final delivery, working with Marketing, Digital, Video, and Design teams to produce content for digital and social platforms, campaigns, and in-stadium displays.
Responsibilities
Tell compelling stories through editing and animation that deepen the connection between the Club and its fans
Edit footage into engaging short- and long-form videos, including highlights, player features, promotional spots, and community stories
Partner with Marketing, Digital, Video, and Design teams to develop concepts, storyboards, and visual treatments for editorial and promotional content
Manage assigned editing and animation projects from brief through final delivery, independently and collaboratively, while meeting deadlines
Create original 2D animations and motion graphics, including animated typography, transitions, lower thirds, logo treatments, and branded graphics packages
Support video capture at matches, community events, partner activations, and Club events as needed to obtain footage for assigned projects
Adapt edits and animations to platform specifications, including vertical, square, widescreen, and stadium display formats, with attention to pacing, captions, and readability
Prepare and deliver final assets to publishing and production teams with accurate file naming, versioning, and export settings
Use audience insights and stakeholder feedback to refine editing, pacing, and visual treatments
Complete post-production tasks, including audio editing, color correction, compositing, and integration of graphics and visual effects
Collaborate with internal departments to translate project goals into clear, engaging video and animated content
Work with the Design team to maintain consistent branding, visual standards, and animation styles across deliverables
Stay informed on editing, animation, and platform trends; recommend techniques that improve storytelling and production efficiency
Organize footage, project files, templates, and final assets for efficient collaboration, archiving, and reuse
Review deliverables for accuracy, technical quality, brand consistency, accessibility, and appropriate use of licensed music, footage, and graphics
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in film, animation, digital media, graphic design, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
At least one year of relevant experience in video editing and motion graphics or animation
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Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, including nonlinear editing, keyframe animation, compositing, and rendering
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
Portfolio or reel demonstrating video editing, animation, motion graphics, and visual storytelling required
Knowledge of editing and animation principles, including narrative structure, pacing, timing, composition, typography, and visual continuity
Ability to turn creative briefs and feedback into polished deliverables under tight deadlines and changing priorities
Understanding of platform-specific video formats, aspect ratios, frame rates, codecs, compression, and delivery specifications
Strong collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills; a professional approach to feedback and a willingness to contribute ideas
Attention to detail when checking spelling, graphics, audio, color, captions, and export quality
Ability to balance multiple projects, communicate progress and constraints, and follow through on commitments
Maintains Organizational Core Competencies
Nice to have:
Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and preparing design assets for animation
Experience with professional video cameras and capturing usable footage
Experience creating edited and animated content for digital and social media; sports or live-event experience
Spanish language communication skills (writing and verbal)
About the Company
The Houston Dynamo Football Club (HDFC) is a multi-faceted organization dedicated to inspiring and supporting soccer participation and growth in Houston, TX and beyond. The Club’s brands include men's and women's professional teams - the Houston Dynamo (MLS) and Houston Dash (NWSL), a development academy, Houston Dynamo and Dash Charities, as well as Shell Energy Stadium and Houston Sports Park. The Club has a rich history, including MLS Cup titles (2006, 2007) and in-season tournament championships for both the Dynamo (2023) and Dash (2020).
