Sr. Video Editor

Utah Jazz and Utah Hockey Club, 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 Hockey Club & Utah Jazz as well as other departments and teams within the organization. This position will manage and mentor 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. This Sr.Video Editor should be able to brainstorm and storyboard while also being able to turn any filmed footage into a quality edited piece. 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 and Responsibilities:

• Edit high-end videos surrounding the Utah Hockey Club & Utah Jazz teams including assets for corporate partnerships, ticketing, sales and team operations as well as departments where needed.
• Edit videos ranging from player specific videos, hype videos, interviews, commercials, short-form, and long-form features.
• Bring new ideas to life in the editing room and portray hockey and basketball in Utah in unique & interesting ways from concept to completion.
• Assist directors, producers, creators, and designers.
• Work closely with the Director of Post Production 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 and interns.
• Organize, set up, and assign editing projects to team with project management tools.
• 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 Transparent, All-in, Community Obsessed, One Team, and Scrappy

Competencies:

• Editing an event, hype, and other videography-style videos is required.
• 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.
  • Prepare the team for post-handoffs.
• 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 Sound and Graphics Templates (such as mogrts).
  • Ability to mix multi channel sound and an understanding of sound design.
  • Keeping up with the latest updates to software to make the post-process more efficient
  • Experience with Dynamic Link in the Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Experience with Export presets and final outputs.
• 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 a plus.
• 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).
• Experience editing quick turnaround projects.
• Experience owning on 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 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.

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 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.