Part-Time Content Editor

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

The Dallas Cowboys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.