Creative Production Intern

JOB SUMMARY

Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth, franchises of Smith Entertainment Group (SEG), are seeking an aspiring Creative Production Intern to join their dynamic creative services team overseeing both sports teams' pre-production. This part-time position, lasting from August 2026 to August 2027, involves shooting a variety of videos, photos, and short-form content for the sports franchise and other SEG departments.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shoot and assist with photos and videos surrounding Utah Jazz, Utah Mammoth, and subsidiary entities such as player and team hype videos, interviews, short-form videos, and sponsorship fulfillment videos.
• Aid on-set productions as a production assistant.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Be an out-of-the-box thinker and problem-solver.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Pre-Production: Ability to prepare necessary materials in the pre-production process such as mood boards, shot lists, references and inspirations, and more.
• Production: Understanding of shot composition, movement, and other in-camera techniques to enhance the story.
• Post Process: Basic video and photo editing techniques, basic color correction, basic audio adjustments, and the ability to mix sound and sound design (plus).
• Camera & Equipment: Experience with Sony equipment, various 4K cameras and audio equipment, camera stabilizers, lighting, grip, and electric equipment.
• Other: Understand frame rates, codecs, and other technical specifications of cameras and video; knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro and Audition); motion graphics experience (Adobe After Effects, Blender, C4D); experience and comfortability using Apple products and macOS.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-year degree preferred.
• Zero to one year 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 in writing 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.