Video Producer

The Los Angeles Lakers, Inc • El Segundo, CA

2d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Creative and Content team, part of the marketing department, leads brand identity, visual design, and art direction for the Los Angeles Lakers. This team generates creative ideas and campaign concepts to achieve business objectives, guided by the broader marketing team. They design and deliver creative stories and assets for various organizational needs, prioritizing brand storytelling, fan engagement, broadcast support, corporate partnerships, and season ticket members. The team produces daily creative and editorial content during the season to tell the basketball story and supports broader business initiatives like fan engagement, international growth, basketball operations, community programs, DEIB initiatives, and internal employee programming.

Requirements

• A minimum of two to three (2-3) years working in film/ video projection; Sports experience preferred
• 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
• 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
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and around high-profile talent

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Photography experience and familiarity with Canon photography equipment is a plus
• Experience with Canon and Sony cameras preferred
• Knowledge of basketball (preferred)

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

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level