Senior Media Editor

• →Lead Editing – Flagship Content
  • →Edit high-priority, long-form episodes across Ducks Unlimited media properties (e.g., DU Nation, Ascend)
  • →Shape narrative structure, pacing, and emotional tone
  • →Deliver polished, platform-ready content aligned with brand standards
• →Post-Production Oversight (Light Leadership)
  • →Maintain consistency in editing style, pacing, and storytelling across projects
  • →Provide feedback and guidance to internal editors as needed
  • →Review select projects to ensure quality and alignment
• →Asset Preparation & Workflow Support
  • →Organize project files and timelines for efficient downstream use (shorts, promos, social content)
  • →Ensure clean handoff of assets to editors responsible for clips and distribution
  • →Collaborate with the Media Operations Manager on workflow efficiency and project flow
• →Collaboration Across Teams
  • →Work closely with Media Operations Manager (workflow, timelines, delivery), Producers (story direction), and Editors (execution and consistency)
  • →Balance creative storytelling with operational efficiency
• →Quality Control
  • →Maintain a high bar for storytelling and technical execution
  • →Ensure all deliverables meet Ducks Unlimited brand standards across multiple series

• 5+ years of professional video editing experience
• Strong storytelling instincts and ability to shape narrative-driven content
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or a comparable professional editing platform
• Experience editing long-form content for YouTube, broadcast, or digital platforms
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience working with outdoor, hunting, fishing, or conservation content preferred 

• Experience working within a multi-series or high-volume content environment
• Familiarity with content packaging for digital platforms (YouTube, social)
• Experience collaborating with distributed teams or contractors

• Strong editorial judgment and creative instincts
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Able to balance quality with efficiency
• Collaborative, but comfortable taking ownership
• Self-motivated and proactive

• Flagship episodes are delivered on time and at a high level of quality
• Post-production workflows are efficient and predictable
• Editors have clear standards and direction
• Content is consistently prepared for downstream distribution (shorts, promos, etc.)

Ducks Unlimited produces a wide range of video and digital content focused on conservation, outdoor recreation, and storytelling. Our media team supports multiple series, podcasts, and digital platforms, with a focus on reaching and engaging modern audiences while advancing DU’s mission.