Jr. Video Editor

The Utah Jazz, a franchise of Smith Entertainment Group (SEG), is looking for a Jr. Video Editor to join our dynamic creative services team. This position will primarily focus on editing a wide variety of short-form and long-form content for the Utah Jazz and the organization’s various departments and teams. This position will assist in the post-production needs on video shoots and all other productions as needed. The right person for this position must be a master of their craft, well-versed in the post-production process, and telling concise, visually pleasing stories. The ideal candidate should be able to turn any filmed footage into a quality edited piece while being able to film with various cameras. This person should be able to see a project from concept to completion and bring new ideas to the creative voice of the team. In this role, you will need to have a good sense of visual composition, take direction, be open to notes, and be versatile. You’ll be able to combine your passion for sports with video production. This is a full-time position.

Please attach a demo reel or website of your previous work with the application.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Edit videos surrounding the Utah Jazz team such as player intro videos, hype videos, interviews, commercials, short-form and long-form pieces, as well as assisting on Utah Hockey Club projects where needed.
• Bring new ideas to life in the editing room and portray basketball in unique & interesting ways from concept to completion.
• Assist directors, senior and mid-level editors, creators, and designers.
• Work closely with the Sr. Video Editor, aid with post-production tasks in the pipeline, and work collaboratively with team members.
• Organize and build projects of high-end video features when needed.
• Sync audio & create proxies on all intake for interviews, commercials, and other productions.
• Organize and set up projects and project folders when needed.
• Tag video and assets when needed in the post-process.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively in a team environment
• Out-of-the-box thinker and problem solver
• Other duties as assigned
• Embody the company values of Transparency, All-in, Community Obsessed, One Team, and Scrappy

COMPETENCIES:

• Editing an event, hype, and other videography-style videos is required.
• Pre-Production
  • Ability to prepare necessary materials in the pre-production process such as mood boards, storyboards, reference and inspiration guides, and more that are focused on the post-production process (such as effects, presets, looks, and more).
• Production
  • Ability to be a production assistant on-set as needed.
• Post Production
  • Ingest (experience syncing audio and creating video proxies).
  • Color Correction (experience in Lumetri Scopes a must, experience in Da Vinci Resolve a bonus).
  • Knowledge of conversion and style LUTs.
  • Knowledge of Essential Sounds and Essential Graphics (such as mogrts).
  • Ability to mix sound and sound design is a plus.
  • Assist Senior Editor on best practices for video editing projects
  • Experience with Dynamic Link in the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Camera & Equipment
  • Experience with various 4K cameras and audio equipment is a plus.
  • Experience with camera stabilizers is a plus.
  • Experience with lighting, grip, and electric equipment is a plus.
• Understand frame rates, codecs, resolutions, and other technical specifications of cameras and video outputs.
• Understand different delivery mediums and specs (such as social media, TV, and more).
• Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (such as Premiere Pro, Audition, and After Effects).
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator is a plus.
• Basic motion graphics experience is a plus.
• Experience and comfortability using Apple products and macOS.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4 Year Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of demonstrated professional experience working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Interest in the NBA and NHL is preferred.
• Flexibility in schedule (such as nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Experience editing quick turnaround projects.
• Experience with project management software such as (Asana, Wrike, etc)
• Be hands-on and proactive.
• Passion for the creative and storytelling processes.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• On-set production experience is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This person must be able to communicate and express themselves both written and verbally.
• This person must be able to observe, inspect, estimate and assess.
• This person must be able to sit, stand, bend, walk, and climb stairs for long periods of time.
• This person must be able to lift 50 lbs.

The Smith Entertainment Group 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and SEG reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.