The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is one of the fastest-growing professional sports leagues in the U.S., powered by 16 clubs and a deep roster of the world’s best players, and built on record-shattering fan, media and commercial growth. Now in its 14th season, the league’s momentum continues to accelerate, with viewership and attendance numbers growing rapidly, social media fandom on the rise, team valuations massively increasing and new top sponsors investing in the NWSL brand. This unprecedented growth in audience, media reach, and franchise value reflects the NWSL’s expanding fan base and increasing dominance in the sports-media landscape and popular culture.
The future of the NWSL is now — and we’re looking for world-class talent like you to help us continue the momentum.
The NWSL Content team is seeking a talented Video Editor with a keen eye for creative social content and compelling storytelling. This role requires a strong passion for women's soccer, hands-on experience pitching and producing social video content, and a proven ability to craft engaging short-form narratives in a fast-paced environment.
Working closely with the broader Marketing team, you will help celebrate and elevate the most impactful stories across the League, Clubs, and Players—both on and off the pitch.
- Digital Video Editing: Edit engaging video content for distribution across NWSL digital platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, and NWSLSoccer.com.
- Sponsored Content: Produce and edit a high volume of sponsored video content on weekly deadlines and tight turnarounds.
- Rapid Turnaround Projects: Concept, edit, and publish weekly dynamic video content to capture timely moments and league storylines.
- Collaborative Creation: Partner closely with the Content team to brainstorm, craft, and execute compelling video concepts.
- Asset Management & Archiving: Subclip weekly footage and assist the Content team with organizing and archiving projects and raw video assets.
- Matchday Coverage: Maintain availability for matchnight coverage and real-time content needs throughout the season.
- Experience: 3+ years of experience producing and editing high-engagement digital video content (soccer experience preferred).
- Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Suite; Light proficiency in After Effects or motion graphics preferred
- Social Expertise: Strong understanding of social video formats, storytelling techniques, and optimizing for platform-specific best practices.
- Rights & Clearances: General knowledge of music, licensing, and footage clearance processes.
- Agility & Feedback: Comfort receiving and implementing editorial feedback efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Portfolio: A link to a video editing reel or portfolio showcasing relevant work is required.
- Agility & Independence: Thrives operating autonomously in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining composure and attention to detail.
In addition to working in an incredible, inclusive, and committed-to-diversity culture, we offer:
- Competitive Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000 (Salary is contingent upon candidate qualifications and functional business needs).
- Time & Flexibility: Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), sick days, and an end-of-year office closure.
- Hybrid Work Model: Three days in-office and two remote days per week.
- Robust Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Mental Health benefits for employees and dependents.
- Financial Future: 401k with employer match and safe harbor contributions.
- Comprehensive Benefits & Perks: Commuter Benefits, Short/Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Gym On-Site, Voluntary Pet Insurance, and more!
The NWSL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate diversity and are deeply committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. All employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, and termination—are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience producing and editing high-engagement digital video content
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Suite
- Understanding of social video formats, storytelling techniques, and platform-specific best practices
- General knowledge of music, licensing, and footage clearance processes
- Ability to receive and implement editorial feedback efficiently under tight deadlines
- Video editing reel or portfolio showcasing relevant work
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Experience with soccer
- Light proficiency in After Effects or motion graphics
What We Do
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is a professional women’s soccer league in the United States, featuring 16 clubs and the world’s best players. It is experiencing rapid growth in fan, media, attendance, viewership, sponsorship, and commercial activity, while operating as a premier global women’s professional soccer competition and expanding its brand, clubs, and audience across the country.
