Video Producer and Editor

This is a Full Time Job

The Houston Rockets are seeking a passionate Video Producer and Editor ready to work in a creative production environment. This role will work closely with the Directors, Managers and video production team to create engaging Rockets content.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
• Demonstrate our One Team philosophy of Passion, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Teamwork.
• Primary editor of original video content for in-arena, digital, and internal platforms including player features, intro videos, commercials, highlight recaps, sponsor features, and other miscellaneous items.
• Craft compelling storylines and narratives around players, coaches, games, behind-the-scenes moments, and community initiatives.
• Actively participate in new content development, from ideation to creation.
• Utilize strong visual storytelling skills with an understanding of ideation, storyboards, and pitching ideas that are within budget and on time.
• Manage all phases of production including but not limited to, Pre-production planning (creating shot lists, location scouting, scripting) Production and Post-Production.
• Contribute innovative content ideas for digital and in-arena platforms that elevate the Rockets brand and lead the sports entertainment industry.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Create national level commercials, features, and videos from existing and new footage to target specific audiences, and multi-platform use.
• Edit and enhance video footage using industry-standard editing software, adding graphics, music, and other elements to elevate the quality of the final product.
• Understand color correction, audio mastering, and use of different codecs.
• Help build/log/maintain digital video library.
• Solicit feedback from stakeholders and audience members to continually refine and improve the quality of our video content and storytelling.
• Assist in capture of video footage at studio shoots, events, Rockets' games as needed.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
• 3 years working in Premiere or an equivalent editing software
• 3 years working with professional postproduction cameras
• 1 years working in DaVinci or equivalent coloring software
• Willing to work nights and weekends
• After Effects / Photoshop / Illustrator basic experience
• Some travel may be required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use handle or feel, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, communicate with others.
• The vision requirement includes the ability to review written and electronic materials in both digital and physical format.
• The employee must be able to transfer and move items for departmental needs.
• The employee must be able to adjust to changing work hours and locations as needed in light of the strong focus on external communications and relationships.