Video Producer

Utah Hockey Club, a franchise of Smith Entertainment Group (SEG), is looking for a Video Producer to join our creative services team. This position will primarily focus on filming and editing short-form and long-form content for Utah Hockey Club. This position will manage multiple video projects, video shoots, and productions. The right person for this position must be a master of their craft in capturing captivating content and telling concise, visually pleasing stories. This person must be able to film with various cameras, and then edit what was captured into a quality piece of content. 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 must 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:

• Capture and edit high-end videos surrounding the Utah Hockey Club team
• Capture and edit videos for related departments including corporate partnerships, ticketing, and team operations
• Support the Utah Jazz video efforts when needed
• Capture and edit videos ranging from interviews, commercials, and short-form and long-form pieces.
• Bring new ideas to life and portray Utah Hockey Club in unique interesting ways.
• Assist directors, editors, creators, and designers.
• Aid on productions ranging from director to production assistant.
• Organize and even lead shoots when needed.
• Organize, set up, and break down film/photo equipment when needed.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Think outside of the box and solve problems.
• Embody the company values of Transparency, All In, Community Obsessed, One Team, and Scrappy.

COMPETENCIES:

• Prep, shoot, and edit event, hype, and other videography style videos.
• 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
  • Lead, direct, and assist on set and other productions 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.
  • Experience with Dynamic Link in the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Camera & Equipment
  • Experience with various 4K cameras and audio equipment.
  • Experience with camera stabilizers.
  • Experience with lighting, grip, and electric equipment.
• 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 NHL and NBA is preferred.
• Flexibility in schedule (such as nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Solo run-and-gun operation experience preferred.
• Experience editing quick turnaround projects.
• Be hands-on and proactive.
• Passion for the creative and filming 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 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.