On-Call Sports Video Producer

Job Description :

The New York Post delivers the best in News, Sports, Entertainment, and Pop Culture with wit, irreverence, and authority. Over the past 223 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television, and commerce.

We are currently seeking an on-call Sports Video Producer to support our growing sports video team on an as-needed basis. The schedule for this position will vary depending on business needs, including weekends, evenings, or during major sports events.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, creative, and highly visible area of The Post’s expanding digital video operation. Our sports content continues to grow, and this role will support video production for some of the most compelling sports stories and live moments across New York and beyond.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with on-air talent, writers, and editorial staff to execute engaging video content consistent with brand voice and standards

• Support all aspects of production — including pre-production planning, lighting, sound, filming, and post-production editing

• Distribute clips across platforms and adapt content for various formats (long-form, short-form, and social)

• Pitch and develop creative concepts that bring sports stories to life with strong editorial judgment

• Operate and maintain video and audio equipment, ensuring everything is production-ready

• Edit videos using Adobe Premiere Pro and related tools, maintaining The Post’s visual style and quality

• Track sports news cycles and deliver timely, relevant content with a focus on New York teams and major national moments

• Respond to editorial feedback and adjust content as needed to meet brand and platform requirements

• Support podcast and live event coverage production when applicable

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in video production, editing, and publishing

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other editing tools

• Working knowledge of camera equipment, lighting, and field/studio production

• Strong knowledge of the New York sports scene, major leagues, and trending stories

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven news environment

• Detail-oriented with excellent visual storytelling instincts

• Flexible and responsive to variable scheduling needs, especially around major sporting events

• A solid understanding of social and digital media best practices for video

• Must have access to personal computer equipment, as well as a reliable internet connection for remote work; necessary software will be provided as needed.

• Knowledge of The New York Post brand and voice is strongly preferred

• Bachelor's degree in film, media, journalism, or a related field is a plus but not required

Note: While The Post follows a hybrid work model, on-call shifts may require in-office presence, particularly when working with talent or for live shoots.

As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Post will consider the provision of reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants to enable them to participate in our application process and to effectively perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue financial or operational hardship. ​

Pay Range: $25/hr - $35/hr