Senior Manager, YouTube Race Content and Editing

NASCAR - Manager
Charlotte · NC
Social Media · Graphic Design/Creative Services · Web Design/Development
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At NASCAR, you will find a community of passionate individuals who care about our sport and are united in seeing it grow.

We are a company unlike any other. We want you to bring your experience, skills and passion to our close-knit, high-energy environment in which our employees thrive and where you can prosper. We know the key to our success is our employees and we offer highly competitive salaries, a solid benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for you to grow and develop both personally and professionally. It won’t take you long to find out that you are on the right track here at NASCAR!

NASCAR seeks a talented professional to join in the position of Senior Manager, YouTube Race Content and Editing, based in our Concord, North Carolina office.

 
The Senior Manager, YouTube Race Content and Editing leads the creation and production of YouTube-first race content/highlights. This role is responsible for developing and executing a video strategy that transforms race assets into engaging, platform-optimized stories for YouTube.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Lead the development and publishing of YouTube-focused race content, including recaps, highlights, and compilation storytelling.
  • Serve as the lead editor on most race weekends, setting the creative and technical standard for NASCAR’s YouTube highlights and recaps while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and quality.
  • Develop innovative editing strategies incorporating tools such as WSC, in-car cameras, and AI to modernize NASCAR’s storytelling approach.
  • Manage and mentor a team of editors, establishing workflows, pacing, and tone that align with YouTube best practices.
  • Collaborate with internal teams (Social, Production, Editorial) to align YouTube race content with broader digital goals.
  • Help guide how NASCAR’s extensive content library is utilized to produce compelling compilations, archival storytelling, and other evergreen YouTube content.
  • Analyze performance metrics to refine content strategy and maximize reach, retention, and revenue.
  • Stay informed on competitor and industry trends, applying best practices from leading channels and creators.
  • Help ensure content adheres to YouTube optimization standards (thumbnails, metadata, SEO, tagging).
  • Travel: up to 5%, including weekends

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Directly supervises assigned staff.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
  •  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Required skills/experience:

  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university plus a minimum of 7 (seven) years current experience in video editing, digital production, or content creation, preferably with a focus on YouTube; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in storytelling through sports highlights with the ability to adapt content for platform-specific audiences.
  • Proficiency in editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent).
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Understanding of YouTube trends, optimization strategies, and platform analytics.
  • Familiarity with WSC, AI editing tools, and digital asset management systems.
  • Experience in motor sports or the broader sports industry preferred
  • Passion for sports storytelling and ability to identify compelling narratives that resonate with fans preferred.

Apply Now!

Learn more about this role and our team by applying at www.careers.nascar.com for consideration.

We are a company unlike any other. We want you to bring your experience, skills and passion to our close-knit, high-energy environment in which our employees thrive and where you can prosper. We know the key to our success is our employees and we offer highly competitive salaries, a solid benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for you to grow and develop both personally and professionally. It won’t take you long to find out that you are on the right track here at NASCAR!

NASCAR is committed to fostering a diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We seek to attract and retain the best qualified people available. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any basis that is protected by applicable law except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.

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