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

Requirements

• 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
• Knowledge of basic news gathering techniques with a high attention to detail and accuracy – willing to go the extra mile to validate facts
• 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 basketball (preferred)

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• 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.
• Knowledge of basketball (preferred)