Content Producer & Editor

About Us

At Cast & Crew, we’ve empowered creativity and supported the global entertainment industry for decades. Together with our family of brands - Backstage, CAPS, Checks & Balances, Final Draft, Media Services, Sargent-Disc, and The TEAM Companies – we operate as a combined entertainment technology and services provider offering industry standard screenwriting accounting software, digital payroll products, data & reporting, and a host of creative tools. The industry continues to move faster than ever, and the need for our expertise, our technology, and our people has never been greater. We are a production’s best ally every step of the way. #OneCastOneCrew

About Backstage
Backstage matches creative projects with the best talent. We help staff over 50,000 creative projects a year in film, television, commercials, branded content, theater, experiential marketing, and more.
At our core is a strong belief in breaking down barriers and providing direct access to the best talent in the creative industry. We’re a team of customer-centric, analytical, and creative problem solvers with a passion for helping our customers make amazing projects together.

Backstage is seeking a talented Content Producer/Editor - Video & Audio to create compelling, high-quality multimedia content across video and podcast platforms. You will be the first Content Producer/Editor for audio and video to join our creative and fast-paced content team, which includes writers, editors, strategists, and designers who work together to deliver impactful and informative content to our audience. We are a passionate group with a keen interest in television, film, and the performing arts, and our mission is to support our community of content creators, actors, and crew looking to manage and grow their careers. We believe in a work environment that is inclusive, transparent, and motivating. We enjoy a casual approach while taking the work seriously. We strive to be nimble and curious, to try new ideas, and test different approaches to create a path to success.

The Content Producer/Editor will primarily be responsible for editing both long-form and short-form video content for platforms like Backstage.com and the brand’s social channels including YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, as well as podcast audio for distribution across all major platforms. The Content Producer/Editor should be comfortable owning the postproduction process from ingest to delivery, including graphics packages, sound design, and final exports. Additionally, you’ll be working across the team to brainstorm content franchises and opportunities to leverage trending sounds and cuts to engage our audience.

This role is ideal for a scrappy creative with robust postproduction skills and a passion for the entertainment industry—particularly content related to actors, celebrities, and the performing arts.
The Content Producer/Editor - Video & Audio will report to Backstage’s Chief Content Officer.

What you’ll do:

• Edit long-form and short-form video content/franchises for social platforms and Backstage.com
• Produce and polish podcast audio, including noise reduction, leveling, and adding intro/outro elements
• Partner with our Creative Director to design and implement branded graphics packages (lower thirds, title cards, etc.)
• Organize raw footage, sync audio/video, and apply color correction and sound design
• Deliver content optimized for various platforms (e.g., aspect ratios, duration limits, captioning)
• Work closely with content team to ensure brand and editorial alignment
• Shape compelling narratives that resonate with Backstage’s audience
• Produce and edit talent and employer-focused webinars
• Leverage understanding of trending sounds and other visual tactics to create compelling and engaging cuts for our audience
• Work closely with content and social teams to develop ideas for content franchises

What we’re looking for from you:

• 5+ years of professional video and audio editing experience; experience working in entertainment, especially actor, UGC, or celebrity-focused content preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Final Cut, and/or Davinci Resolve
• Deep understanding of audio post-production, including leveling, mixing, equalizing, etc; on-set or studio production experience is ideal
• Strong motion graphics and design skills
• Experience editing for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok
• Familiarity with podcast editing best practices and workflows; familiarity with interview-style video formats preferred
• Scrappy, but a stickler for quality; you are able to apply workflows, new technology, and AI tools (when applicable) to turn around polished edits quickly
• Creative; you get excited about the opportunity to share ideas and brainstorm
• Excellent organizational and file management habits
• Ability to take feedback and pivot quickly in deadline-driven environments
• Current with tech advancements and trends; you proactively look for ways to leverage technology to create better and/or faster edits
• Understanding of SEO and content strategy for digital video

Special Work Conditions

• Sedentary – Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Some positions may entail exerting up to 15 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, or pull.

Benefits

Cast & Crew provides a comprehensive package of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, health and wellness programs, employee discounts, and more! Note: Cast & Crew benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Cast & Crew is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship or marital status, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.

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Compensation is commensurate with various factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, training, licensure, certifications, geographic cost of labor, and other business and organizational needs. Compensation range for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. The compensation range for this position is: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year.