Video Editor Intern

JOB SUMMARY

The Utah Jazz (NBA) & the Utah Mammoth (NHL), franchises of the Smith Entertainment Group, are seeking an aspiring Video Editor Intern to join their dynamic creative services post-production team. This position will focus on editing a variety of videos and short-form content for the sports franchises and other departments within SEG. The ideal candidate should be well-versed in post-production, able to tell visually pleasing stories, and have a positive attitude to learn.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Edit videos surrounding the Utah Jazz or Utah Mammoth teams such as hype videos, interviews, short-form videos, and assist on all other video projects.
• Edit run & gun style event recaps.
• Sift, sort, and organize new footage for junior and senior editing projects.
• Aid junior and senior editors, creators, and designers.
• Aid on-set productions as a production assistant, tagging video and helping organize new content after game nights and recent video shoots.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Out-of-the-box thinking and problem solving.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Pre-Production: Ability to prepare necessary materials in the pre-production process such as mood boards, shot lists, reference and inspirations, and more.
• Production: Understanding of shot composition, movement, and other in-camera techniques to enhance the story.
• Post Process: Basic video editing techniques, basic color correction, coloring and grading experience, basic audio adjustments, ability to mix sound and sound design, assistant editing and project preparation, preparing proxies, creating assembly edits for more senior team members to take over.
• General: Understand frame rates, codecs, and other technical specifications of cameras and video; knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Audition); motion graphics experience (Adobe After Effects, Blender, C4D); 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.
• 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.