Los Angeles Lakers Hiring for Video Producer at El Segundo, CA Full Time

Department: Marketing

Reports to: Manager, Video Production

Departmental Goal: To build Lakers brand affinity and the future fan pipeline by creating daily, engaging team content and leveraging digital platforms, while also helping other departments reach fans and publish their content via digital platforms.

Position Summary: The Video Producer is responsible for concepting, creating, shooting, and editing video content for Lakers, South Bay Lakers, Laker Girls, and Lakers Community; this includes website, app, in-arena, and social media properties within the Marketing + Comms department. The Video Producer is responsible for (i) turning around short and long form video clips, (ii) creating, editing, and monitoring all video content specific, but not limited, to team news and press conferences, organized events, corporate partnership needs, and community activities and (iii) supporting the growth of Lakers brands through video content.

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
• 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
• 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 + Comms 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 with Canon Cinema EOS and Sony Cinema Line cameras 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

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• 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)
• Previous experience working with celebrities or professional sports players (preferred)

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

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

The pay range for this role is $80,000 to $90,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience and certifications

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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