Video Production Intern

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Video Production Intern will gain hands-on experience working in a professional live-event production environment at the Delta Center, supporting game presentation and video production operations for both the Utah Mammoth and Utah Jazz. Working directly in the control room under the supervision of the Director of Production for the Utah Mammoth and the Production Manager for the Utah Jazz, the intern will assist with the preparation, organization, processing, and delivery of video and graphics content used throughout live sporting events.

This position will provide valuable exposure to professional sports production workflows, NHL and NBA Branded content, broadcast technology, control room operations, and the technical systems used to deliver a first-class in-arena entertainment experience.

The ideal candidate is motivated, detail-oriented, dependable, and eager to learn the technical side of live sports production. This individual should enjoy working behind the scenes, take pride in preparing content accurately, and be excited about contributing to the game-day experience for Utah Mammoth and Utah Jazz fans.

This internship is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in pursuing a career in live sports production, broadcast operations, video engineering, or arena entertainment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with building, preparing, organizing, and loading graphics and animations using Ross XPression.
• Support the creation, organization, and loading of show elements and graphics for live game presentation.
• Assist with Dreamcatcher video exports, file preparation, and content organization.
• Help ingest and prepare video and graphic content for LED displays throughout Delta Center.
• Assist with quality control to ensure all video, graphics, and playback content are properly formatted, named properly, and ready for live events.
• Maintain organized media files, project folders, and production assets.
• Support control room staff with pre-event preparation, game-day production needs, and post-event file management.
• Learn and follow established production workflows, technical procedures, and content delivery standards.
• Collaborate with production staff, game presentation teams, and creative services along with other departments to help ensure successful live-event execution.
• Perform additional production-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Interest in video production, broadcast technology, live sports, and entertainment.
• Basic understanding of video production and digital media workflows.
• Familiarity with video editing, graphics, or media management in Adobe Creative Suite or similar software is a plus.
• Experience with Ross XPression, Dreamcatcher, or LED display systems is beneficial but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow technical instructions and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn new software, equipment, and production workflows.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and event days as required.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Gain practical experience in a professional sports control room.
• Learn Ross XPression graphics workflows and live-event content preparation.
• Develop an understanding of Dreamcatcher video playback and export processes.
• Gain experience with LED content ingestion and arena display systems.
• Understand the technical preparation and coordination required for professional sporting events.
• Work alongside experienced production professionals supporting two major professional sports teams.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This person must be able to communicate and express themselves both written and verbally.
• This person must be able to observe, inspect, estimate, and assess.
• This person must be able to sit, stand, bend, walk, and climb stairs for long periods of time.
• This person must be able to lift 20 lbs.

Smith Entertainment Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and Smith Entertainment Group reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.