Jr. Video Editor

Description

Smith Entertainment Group (SEG), is looking for a Jr. 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 Mammoth (NHL), Utah Jazz (NBA), and the organization’s various departments and teams. This position will assist in the post-production needs on video shoots and all other filmed content as needed.

The right person for this position should strive to be a master of their craft, well-versed in the post-production process, and telling concise, visually pleasing stories ranging from short-form to long-form content. The ideal candidate should be able to turn any filmed footage into a quality edited piece, ranging from quick turnaround recap videos to longer episodic features. This person should be able to see a project from concept to completion and bring new ideas to the creative voice of the team (including new tools such as Ai and other software upgrades).

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 at this job.

* Only applicants who attach a demo reel, or link to their previous work along with this application, will be considered for this role*

• Edit videos surrounding the Utah Mammoth team such as player intro videos, hype videos, interviews, commercials, short-form and long-form pieces, as well as assisting on Utah Jazz branded projects where needed.
• Bring new ideas to life in the editing room and portray hockey in unique & interesting ways from concept to completion.
• Assist directors, senior and other editors, creators, and designers.
• Work closely with the Sr. Video Editors & Director of Post Production, by aiding
• post-production tasks in the pipeline, and working collaboratively with all team members.
• Being consistent and organized on project creation & workflows for all video features.
• Sync audio & create proxies on all intake for interviews, commercials, and other productions when assigned.
• Organize and set up projects and project folders when needed.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Out-of-the-box thinker and problem solver.
• Embody the company values:
  Transparent, All-in, Community Obsessed, One Team, and Scrappy.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Editing an event, hype, and other videography-style videos is required.
• Editing short-form and long-form stories such as mini-docs, player features - etc.
• Understand different delivery mediums and specs (such as social media, TV, and more).
• Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (such as Premiere Pro, After Effects and Audition).
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator is a plus.
• Basic motion graphics experience is a plus.
• Experience and comfortability using Apple products and macOS.

• Ability to prepare necessary materials in the pre-production process such as mood boards, storyboards, reference and inspiration guides, and more that are focused on the post-production process (such as effects, presets, looks, and more).

• Ability to be a production assistant on-set as needed.

• Ingest (experience syncing audio and creating video proxies).
• Color Correction (experience in Lumetri Scopes/Color, Color Mode a must) experience in DaVinci Resolve a bonus.
• Knowledge of conversion and style LUTs.
• Knowledge of Essential Sounds and Graphics Templates (such as mogrts).
• Ability to mix sound across multiple layers and sound design.
• Assist Senior Editor on best practices for video editing projects.
• Experience with Dynamic Link in the Adobe Creative Suite (AE Comps).

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