Barstool Sports is seeking a highly skilled Video Editor to bolster the growing Post Production freelance network in Chicago. The ideal candidate is dynamic and technically proficient with expertise in building creative content. This person will be executing short form, long form, episodic, and social media edit assignments. This Editor must also excel in project and media management, montages, color correction, audio mixing, and file/export formatting within Adobe’s Creative Cloud.

Candidates must be able to work on-site in our Chicago headquarters, and provide a reel or portfolio of work.

What You’ll Do

Edit a variety of Barstool’s high end content across multiple platforms
Develop consistent and productive edit timelines and workflows
Build a multitude of edits from short form clips to long form episodes in a series
Coordinate with cross department teams on deliverables, sales and social obligations
Apply graphical elements, color correction, and audio mix to your work
Maintain an organized project management system to ensure proper deadline delivery
Elevate your assignments through trending edit styles

What You Have

3+ years of production and professional editing experience
Detailed knowledge of social media, sports, pop culture, and current events
Creative editing and sound design methods
Advanced proficiency with the Adobe Creative Cloud
Ability to succeed in a fast paced, around the clock work environment
Comprehensive understanding of the Barstool Sports network

FREELANCE OPPORTUNITY - NOT BENEFIT ELIGIBLE

Barstool Sports is a company that will drive the way media is created and consumed for years to come. Working at Barstool Sports means being part of a team that is solutions-oriented, celebrates creativity, and supports one another.

Joining means having access to competitive and valuable benefits and perks, including but not limited to:

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits
A 4% 401(k) employer match
Unlimited vacation time, including Summer break in July and Holiday break in December
Monthly employer contribution towards cell phone reimbursement
Employee discount to the Barstool Sports store
Financial wellness benefits through Origin
A monthly stipend for UberEats

What We Value

Rep the brand as best you can
We have lots of different brains, be open to them
Never change who you are, that's who we hired
Find the solution, don't be the problem
Don't be afraid to try something new
Common Sense. Use it.
Be there for your audience
Always think about how you can help

Barstool Sports is for everyone. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Barstool Sports does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes. Barstool Sports will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement.

About the company

Barstool Sports is a digital media company that produces sports and pop culture content for a young adult audience. It distributes content across blogs, podcasts, and social media, reaching a large, engaged community. Its products work by generating content that attracts viewers and listeners, then monetizing through advertising, brand sponsorships, and direct-to-consumer sales of branded merchandise via an online store. The company differentiates itself with a strong, recognizable voice and multi-format distribution that covers sports, entertainment, and lifestyle, allowing for integrated sponsorships and merchandise programs. Barstool’s goal is to entertain and inform its audience while growing its revenue and brand partnerships through a diverse mix of content formats and product offerings.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$178M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2003

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Netflix exclusivity for Pardon My Take and Spittin’ Chiclets begins in 2026.
FOX’s 2025 daily FS1 show expands Barstool into mainstream television reach.
Barstool’s sponsor roster stayed active through September 2026, including BlueChew, Rocket Money, and BetterHelp.

What critics are saying

Barstool filed a $4.2 million sponsorship lawsuit in August 2025 against Omega and O’Brien.
The brand remains brutally dependent on Portnoy; any scandal or health shock freezes the company.
Advertiser pullback from Barstool’s crude style would hit sponsorship revenue and destroy media value.

What makes Barstool Sports unique

Dave Portnoy owns Barstool Sports outright since August 2023.
Barstool’s 99-show podcast network still generated 5,140 sponsor reads by September 2026.
FOX Sports and Netflix signed 2025-2026 distribution deals around Barstool’s biggest personalities.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Phone/Internet Stipend
Employee Discounts
Meal Benefits

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

10%

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