Job Description
In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen. The Utah Jazz & the Utah Hockey Club, franchises of the Smith Entertainment Group (SEG), are looking for an aspiring Video Editor Intern to join our dynamic creative services team overseeing both sports team's post-production. This position will primarily focus on editing a wide variety of videos and short-form content for the sports franchise they are selected for, as well as other departments and teams within SEG. The right person for this position must be well-versed in the post-production process of telling concise, visually pleasing stories, and have an attitude ready to learn. 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 part-time position. Expected to work 20-30 hours a week. The duration of the position is planned for July 2024 to July 2025, off-season to off-season, giving you the full internship experience.
- Please attach a demo reel or website of your previous work with the application.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Edit videos surrounding the Utah Jazz or Utah Hockey Club teams such as hype videos, interviews, short-form videos, as well as assisting on all other video projects where needed.
- Edit run & gun style event recaps
- Sift, sort and organize new footage for junior and senior editing projects.
- Tag video and help organize new content after game nights and recent video shoots.
- Assist junior and senior editors, creators, and designers.
- Aid on-set productions as a production assistant.
- 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
- Accept other duties, as assigned
COMPETENCIES: - Pre-Production
- Ability to prepare necessary materials in the pre-production process such as moodboards, shot lists, reference and inspirations, and more.
- Production
- Understanding of shot composition, movement, and other in-camera techniques to enhance the story.
- Being able to be given direction and smoothly control solo run-and-gun video shoots.
- Post Process
- Basic video editing techniques (like transitions, and layering of clips)
- Basic color correction (like balancing log footage).
- Basic audio adjustments (experience with Essential Sounds in Premiere Pro).
- Ability to mix sound and sound design is a plus.
- Assistant editing and project preparation.
- 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, and other technical specifications of cameras and video.
- Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (such as Premiere Pro, Audition).
- Motion Graphics (such as Adobe After Effects, Blender, C4D) experience is a plus.
- Experience and comfortability using Apple products and macOS.
QUALIFICATIONS: - 4 Year degree preferred.
- Minimum of 0-1 years of demonstrated professional experience working in a fast-paced production environment.
- Interest in the NBA and NHL is preferred.
- Flexibility in schedule to assist on productions (including weekends).
- Experience editing quick turnaround projects.
- Solo run-and-gun operation experience preferred.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Production or on-set studio experience is a plus.
- Photography skills are a plus.
- Passion for the creative and filming processes.
- Be hands-on and proactive.
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 the Smith Entertainment group 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.
Job Tags
Part time, Internship, Local area, Night shift,