Job Title: Coordinator, Video & Live Production
Department: Game Entertainment
Reports To: Manager, Game Entertainment
Manages: N/A
Position Summary: This position will support our Manager in producing engaging in-game content and contributing to the overall fan experience. The ideal candidate will have a passion for basketball, strong storytelling instincts and proficiency in video editing software. This role also requires basic camera, lighting and audio knowledge to support on-location shoots, including media day and other team productions.
Key metrics used to evaluate performance:
- Quantity/quality of new game entertainment ideas implemented
- Feedback from fans
- Overall run of show execution
- Feedback from other department heads
Essential Functions (Duties & Responsibilities**):
Content Creation, Ideation & Logging:
- Edit player features, hype videos, and milestone content for in-game presentation
- Collaborate with the Game Entertainment team to brainstorm and develop innovative content ideas
- Create compelling visual content that aligns with brand guidelines
- Log and organize broadcast highlight footage, including ongoing maintenance of game melts
- Help maintain our archive of historical Lakers video content, including metadata tagging, file naming, and team-wide accessibility
- Clip segments from the in-arena video board show for reuse and for internal/external distribution
- Fulfill content requests from internal teams (Marketing, Corporate Partnerships) and coordinate with outside vendors for external video needs
Game Day Duties:
- Support video and graphic content playback in the control room during home games
- Prepare player highlight packages and stat graphics for live presentation
- Assist with edit quality control, including resolution, color, and file type checks; use Adobe Media Encoder to resolve formatting issues and ensure proper delivery and file structure
- Respond to last-minute content needs, such as tributes, milestone packages, or celebrity features that require quick-turn edits
Camera & Audio Production:
- Operate professional cameras for Media Day, behind-the-scenes shoots, and promotional content
- Execute green screen productions with clean lighting and proper camera placement
- Set up and balance lighting for interviews and branded content shoots
- Handle and monitor audio equipment, ensuring clean capture and proper levels
- Maintain production gear including cameras, lights, audio kits, and batteries
Cross Department Collaboration & Technical Workflow
- Work across departments (Marketing, Sponsorship, Animation, Game Ops) to fulfill video needs
- Share alpha channel exports and assets with animators and motion designers
- Use a project management platform to track tasks, timelines, and approvals
- Maintain organized workflows and shared drives for ongoing projects
- Demonstrate professionalism when working around athletes, talent, and in high-pressure game day environments
*Responsibilities subject to change based on organizational needs and direction from management.
Education (Required/Preferred): Bachelor’s degree
Previous experience:
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a video editor, preferably in sports
Technology:
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop
- Must be willing to wear a headset
Knowledge, skills, abilities:
- A passion and understanding for live sports, NBA experience a plus
- Working knowledge of camera operation, lighting and audio setup
- Experience with green screen shots and studio interviews preferred
- Extremely organized with a high attention to detail and logistics
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Must be able to make quick, quality decisions
Physical Demands: Must be able to lift a min of 25lbs. and walk significant distances in arena on game days
Location: El Segundo (offices M-F), downtown Los Angeles (Crypto.com Arena for Laker home games), and other occasional off-site events
Travel: Less than 5% of the time
Hours: Regular office hours (9am- 5:30pm M-F), plus overtime is mandatory; must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays
The pay range for this role is $22.00 to $26.00 per hour. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience and certifications.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
