The Utah Jazz, a franchise of Smith Entertainment Group (SEG), is looking for a Sr. 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 as well as other departments and teams within SEG. This position may manage other video editors on projects, and 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 and well-versed in the post-production process of telling concise, visually pleasing stories. The Sr. Video Editor should be able to turn any filmed footage into a quality edited piece while also 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 high-end videos surrounding the Utah Jazz team including assets for corporate partnerships, ticketing, and team operations as well as Utah Hockey departments where needed.
Edit videos ranging from player intro videos, hype videos, interviews, commercials, short-form, and long-form pieces.
Bring new ideas to life in the editing room and portray basketball in unique & interesting ways from concept to completion.
Assist directors, editors, creators, and designers.
Work closely with the Post Production Director and aid on post-production tasks ranging from leading on edits in the pipeline, video edit reviews, coaching and teaching mid to junior-level editors.
Organize and even lead on high-end video features when needed.
Organize, set up, and assign editing projects when needed.
Collaborate and communicate effectively in a team environment
Out-of-the-box thinker and problem solver
Editing an event, hype, and other videography-style videos is required.
Other duties as assigned
Embody the company values of Transparency, All-in, Community Obsessed, One Team, and Scrappy

COMPETENCIES:

Pre-Production
- Ability to prepare necessary materials in the pre-production process such as mood boards, storyboards, reference and inspiration guides, and more that is focused on the post-production process (such as effects, presets, looks, and more).
Production
- Oversee post-production prep from on-set productions, and even act as production assistant on-set as needed.
Post Production
- 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.
- Keeping up with the latest updates to software to make the post-process more efficient
- 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.
Basic motion graphics experience is a plus.
Experience and comfortability using Apple products and macOS.

QUALIFICATIONS:

4-year degree preferred.
Minimum of 4-6 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 owning an editing project(s).
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 50lbs.

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 at [email protected] 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.