Video Editor

About the position

Player 15 Group is the sports, entertainment and real estate operating and investment company that owns and operates the Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA), Valley Suns (G League) as well as operations of the downtown Phoenix arena. Player 15 Group is looking for individuals who are committed to pursuing excellence and creating memorable experiences. Player 15 Group is seeking a talented video editor to create video content that excites and inspires fans, amplifies our brand storytelling, and enhances our brand strategy and branded content. The videos will appear on broadcast, social media and at live sporting events.

Responsibilities

• Support our brand storytelling strategy through short-form and long-form content editing, assembling initial cuts for projects across all major campaign initiatives.
• Lead in post-production on various projects including branded content series, single game ticket ads, creative highlight videos, and long-form storytelling pieces.
• Make necessary creative decisions to craft rough cuts and collaborate with the team on bringing projects to the final cut stage.
• Conceptualize and create engaging promotional videos through use of video, audio, sound design, and graphics.
• Communicate project timelines and manage project expectations from assignment to delivery, consulting with stakeholders from production to post-production process.
• Maintain best practices with our post-production workflow and file management systems.
• Create video edits (recaps, branded content, in-venue hype videos, recurring edits) for social media, broadcast and wide format.
• Work in a team environment with formalized processes for review and approval, maintaining openness to working through critiques in a professional manner.
• Create deliverables used across multiple platforms, including websites, social media ads, broadcasts, in-arena screens, and vertical content.

Requirements

• Proficient in video editing, preferably using Adobe Creative Suite products.
• Deep understanding of branded content strategy and social media culture, with an eye for creating timely content.
• Well versed in partner branded content, with the ability to utilize storytelling skills to achieve outlined goals for our marketing partners.
• The ability to create energetic and engaging content to help elevate our in-area experience.
• Organized, communicative and able to receive and provide feedback in a professional and constructive manner.
• Experience working in a fast-paced sports environment.
• Edit content for a variety of platforms, with a focus on creative messaging and storytelling.
• Support the planning and execution of long form feature stories and episodic content as needed.
• Maintain a logging standard with manager to help with topic searchability and efficiency.
• Ability to prioritize projects and adjust priorities as needed.
• Take direction, as well as work independently or in a team environment.
• Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry best practices to maximize efficiency.
• Punctuality, accountability, and diligence in each duty.

Nice-to-haves

• 4+ years of experience in post-production environment using non-linear editing applications.
• Experience editing long-form features and docu-series with applications such as Adobe Premiere.
• Ability to edit and deliver video in a timely manner.
• Experience working with Adobe's creative software including After Effects, Photoshop, and Media Encoder.
• Proficient within color correction applications such as Premiere Lumetri Color or DaVinci Resolve.
• Knowledgeable on industry standards for compression and codecs.
• Strong video editing with a producer's eye for making narrative decisions and weaving a strong story.
• Excellent project management, organization, and communication skills.
• Experience in multi-cam editing.
• Proven video production experience required.
• Must be flexible to work weekends, nights and/or holidays when necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
• Life and Disability options
• Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
• Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
• Tickets available for Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury games