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Before we get into the specifics of the role, there are a few things we want you to know:
At the Orlando Magic, our approach is to not only learn as much about you as we can, but for you to learn about us. This is definitely a two-way street, so time with your potential new leader, teammates, and/or other departments that the role will work with is critical. It isn’t just, “what are we looking for”, but also, “what do we have to offer you” and “are we the right fit for you.”
While every position is different, our interview process is typically a three-step process, sometimes more depending on the level and nature of the role. For this particular role, you are required to submit a demo of your editorial work samples. If you are unable to attach your work samples either as links on your resume or as attachments, you can email your work files to: [email protected]
Candidates selected to move forward will traditionally follow this process: speak with a recruiter, Microsoft Teams interview with the hiring manager, in-person interviews at the Kia Center with the team, offer.
What we offer you:
- 18 days of personal time off per year + 13 holidays (that is 31 paid days off year!) plus reduced summer work hours (every other Friday off during the off-season, which averages to another 8 days)
- A hybrid work model, casual work attire on non-game days, staff tickets to Magic home games, learning and development opportunities, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), company sponsored events, volunteer opportunities & outings for every employee
- Fantastic benefits that include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, mental wellness resources, subsidized gym memberships, maternity & paternity leave
- Culture built on Community, Innovation, Legendary and Teamwork!
A quick summary about the Sr. Video Editor/Producer role:
If you love the NBA and editing amazing long-form and short-form video content, this could be your next role. As the Sr. Video Editor/Producer, you will be responsible for editing in a variety of different categories feature storytelling (long-form and short-form), hype videos, highlights, social responsibility features, and more. This content will be created for various Orlando Magic verticals, including all Orlando Magic social channels, Orlandomagic.com, YouTube, in-game presentation, and more.
What the Sr. Video Editor/Producer will do:
- Serve as the Producer/Editor for Content Studio needs as assigned, with an emphasis on long-form and feature storytelling. Assignments may include but aren’t limited to:
- Social media, in-game, Broadcast features
- Community events
- Marketing commercials
- Loyal Blue promotional videos
- Player Specific Documentary Series
- Participate in the pre-production planning process by working with Content Studio Producers/Editors to determine technical specifications that will enhance post-production. Provide pertinent feedback to ensure expectations are set and provide post-shoot notes as applicable.
- Oversee and participate in post-production tasks including audio, graphics, advanced color correction, grading, and finishing workflows that includes delivery and archival of all projects and features.
- Design original After Effects projects with the ability to integrate into features and shows. (Please note, we ARE NOT looking for someone that can only use templates.)
- Produce Livestreams in studio and arena utilizing OBS Studio that includes but not limited to:
- Magic Insiders
- Group Chat
- Magic Gameday
- Media Day
- Lead post-production workflows and editing, often for digital and social media content
- Coordinate delivery of completed content in correct formats for upload and playback to Orlando Magic social accounts, orlandomagic.com, FanDuel Sports broadcasts or in-arena use when assigned.
- Responsible for the development of projects including generating ideas, researching, writing scripts and working with Content Studio management to assign staff and communicate desired needs and vision for projects.
- Manage the set-up for studio for livestreams which includes setting up cameras and lighting.
- Work with Digital Asset Management Coordinator to manage highlight database and facilitate footage request internally and externally.
- Collaborate with Producers on Orlando Magic All-Access.
- Research & ideate projects to develop a framework for future longform shows/podcasts that could be broadcast on Orlandomagic.com, Orlando Magic App, YouTube.
- Partner with the Orlando Magic social and digital team on future projects.
- Maintain organization of video assets with appropriate naming, by logging and archiving videos and data assets.
- Lead A.I. initiative into how to use A.I. to increase efficiency in the post-production workflow and increase the quality of the final products.
- All other duties as assigned.
What the Sr. Video Editor/Producer needs to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in video production, mass media, communications, digital technology, or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ (five) years of post-production experience.
- 5+ (five) years of Adobe Premiere and After Effects at an expert level is required, including design without the utilization of templates.
- General NBA knowledge is required.
- Strong knowledge of camera workflows/codecs (Sony FX3/FX6).
- Experience with multi-format video production (16x9, 1x1, and 9x16).
- Experience finishing 30-minute television shows or documentaries is preferred.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and be on-call as necessary based on the changing priorities of the department.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
- Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on business writing skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects.
- Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed and demonstrate initiative.
- Strong team synergy skills and ability to work collaboratively with others whom you have no direct authority over.
- Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
- Exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills.
Physical requirements
Please note that this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
The Orlando Magic are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at the Orlando Magic via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Orlando Magic HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of the Orlando Magic. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by the Orlando Magic as a result of the referral or through other means.
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