Video Producer

This is a Full Time Job

Job Title: Video Producer

Department: Marketing

Reports to: Senior Producer, Creative and Content

Collaboration: Daily collaboration with the Video Production team, broader Creative and Content team, Integrated Marketing and Marketing Operations; Regular collaboration with leaders across the organization including Game Operations, Basketball Operations, Ticketing, Corporate Partnerships, Community, Communications, Facilities and HR.

Essential Functions (Duties & Responsibilities**):
• Responsible for conceptualizing, planning, shooting, and editing of video
• Work with other members of the Marketing Comms Department to generate video content ideas
• Plan and capture video in a variety of settings, structured shoots, press conference, media sessions and team events
• Build strong working relationships with players, coaches and team personnel to facilitate access and capture authentic, engaging content.
• Use strong interpersonal skills, initiative and resourcefulness to get players and talent involved in content, including securing quick reads, interviews, social content and other creative concepts.
• Edit video utilizing graphics and effects integrating various elements including highlights, archival footage, voice over, sourced music, and interview footage
• Shoot videos for Instagram/X/Facebook/YouTube/TikTok
• Set up lighting, audio equipment, and camera, including multi-camera shoots
• Photography skills are helpful and may be utilized to capture still imagery as needed.
• Updating and posting video using NBA CMS and for social media properties
• Keep up with changes in videography including camera technology, related hardware and software
• Work closely with Marketing Communications Department to ensure quality, consistency, and creative flow of the overall goals
• Assist with other special projects, as needed

**Responsibilities subject to change based on organizational needs and direction from management.

Education (Required/ Preferred): Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Previous experience:
• A minimum of two to three (2-3) years working in film/ video projection; Sports experience preferred
• Experience shooting video in a professional sports, entertainment or other fast-paced content environment preferred.
• Experience working directly with athletes, talent or high-profile personalities preferred.

Technology Capabilities:
• Highly proficient in After Effects, Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, and Media Encoder
• Must have knowledge of lighting packages, filters, lenses, audio equipment
• Familiarity with social media platform video standards
• Strong camera operation and field production skills
• Photography experience and familiarity with Canon photography equipment is a plus
• Experience with Canon and Sony cameras preferred

Knowledge, skills, abilities:
• Strong videography and cinematography skills, with a demonstrated ability to capture compelling content in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to build positive working relationships with players, coaches, staff and colleagues and earn trust in a professional sports environment.
• Resourceful and proactive, with the ability to identify content opportunities and make them happen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated project management skills – must be able to conceptualize goals and execute projects according to rigorous deadlines
• Flexible and adaptable, while maintaining high levels of productivity and effectiveness under pressure
• A passion for sports and an understanding of other sport cycles and operations
• Knowledge of basic news gathering techniques with a high attention to detail and accuracy – willing to go the extra mile to validate facts
• Demonstrated high personal standards for work, presenting the utmost professionalism and highest ethical code
• Knowledge of basketball (preferred)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and around high-profile talent

Location: El Segundo, and other occasional off-site events

Travel: Less than 25% of the time, varies in-season