Video Editor

Lincoln Union

Phoenix, AZ

Job Summary

Player 15 Group includes several companies and many collaborative departments that support the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Footprint Center.

Would you like to win championships and create sustained success? Player 15 Group is looking for individuals who are committed to pursuing excellence and being a part of creating memorable experiences.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Video Editor to assist team members with the creation of broadcast commercials, social videos, sizzle reels, promotional videos, and live event opening videos.

What You Will Do

• Support our brand storytelling strategy through short-form and long-form content editing, assembling initial cuts for projects across all major campaign initiatives.
• 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 with, 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, highlight reels, hype videos, recurring edits) for social media and wide format.
• Provide real-time video edits, clips, and GIF cutting during games, events, and high-impact moments.
• 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, emails, in-arena screens, and vertical content.
  
  

What We Need From Our Video Editor

• Proficient in video editing, preferably using Adobe Creative Suite products.
• Deep understanding of digital content strategy and social media culture, with an eye for creating timely content
• Well versed in short-form video content, with the ability to create for platforms like TikTok and YouTube in support of our Gen Z and Gen Alpha marketing efforts.
• Organized, communicative and able to receive and provide feedback in a professional and constructive manner.
• Experience working for a sports organization and/or capturing athlete content is a plus.
• Experience creating animations, short-form video, social media content, motion graphics, and vertical content.
• 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.
• Assist team in the logging and organizing video shoot footage.
• Maintain a logging standard with manager to help with topic searchability and efficiency.
• Assist in the production of video projects across the organization, including but not limited to brand marketing, partnerships, digital strategy, community relations, arena marketing, and experiential.
• 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
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Experience/ Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 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
• 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.
• Applicants must be able to share a reel, portfolio, and/or collection of prior work relevant to this position demonstrating their prowess as an editor.
  
  

What You Can Expect

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by Video Editors to optimally perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to transit throughout the arena for long periods of time.

This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is

S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.

Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.

Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English

Wide range of full-time benefit options including

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
• Life and Disability options
• Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
• In-arena work requirements with the potential of hybrid schedules based on each role and department.

Perks:

• Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
• Tickets available for Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury games

Visit our Culture page to learn more about our culture and work environment

Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact the People & Culture Recruiting team at recruiting@suns.com