Video and Graphics Editor - #1414742

Description

Founded in 2008, The Oklahoma City Thunder has grown into a thriving team franchise with dedicated fans, strong partnerships, and community connections. We take pride in contributing to the vibrancy of our region and are committed to meaningful community leadership as an organization and as individuals. As an Emmy Award-winning organization, we are dedicated to producing high-quality content that tells the story of our brand in an engaging and impactful way.

As the Video and Graphics Editor, you will collaborate with a team of creative professionals to bring compelling stories to life. You will play a key role in developing projects, refining workflows, and mentoring others, ensuring our team continues to evolve. Success in this role requires advanced skills in non-linear video editing, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced sports environment, and a strong collaborative spirit. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of editing workflows, software, and production processes to craft polished, engaging content.

In this role you will:

• Collaborate within various edit areas to support the creative process while delivering high-quality content for all Thunder media platforms, including TV, radio, in-arena displays, the website, and social media
• Edit at an advanced creative level, ensuring engaging and polished storytelling
• Demonstrate strong editing skills, clear communication, and the ability to perform effectively under pressure, tight deadlines, and live conditions with minimal supervision
• Provide guidance and training to less experienced editors, sharing best practices for workflows and software
• Work closely with other departments and corporate partners to develop cross-functional video content that highlights community impact stories
• Stay current with industry technology trends and contribute to refining workflows for accuracy, efficiency, and future production needs
• Design static graphics and animations to enhance digital content across various platforms
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent work or military experience preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in editing
• A resume reel showcasing previous work is required
• Advanced understanding of non-linear editing software such as Adobe Premiere, Avid, and 3D Motion
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, including After Effects, Audition, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Expertise in editing with a solid understanding of photography styles and techniques
• Understanding of video encoding, codecs, and formatting projects for various platforms
• Comprehensive knowledge of NBA Basketball
• Skilled in media transfer workflows, including, ingesting, publishing, and exporting content
• Excellent oral communication skills and proven ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while meeting time-sensitive deadlines
  
  

Additional details:

Work schedule will primarily include Monday-Friday business hours and include evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed. A valid driver’s license, insurance, and transportation are required as some local or regional travel will be necessary. The primary work location will be the Thunder corporate office located in downtown Oklahoma City at the Paycom Center. This role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work events in varying weather conditions, and adapt to high noise levels during games. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, reporting to the Director, Broadcast Production.

We offer a positive office environment and a robust benefits package including excellent medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with matching funds, paid downtown parking, tuition reimbursement, employee ticket options, family gym membership subsidy, parental leave, team shop discount, and more!

At the Oklahoma City Thunder and Oklahoma City Blue we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and we know that teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills make a stronger company! As an Equal Opportunity Employer we consider applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs and provide equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. We also consider applicants regardless of past legal system involvement, considering the needs of the role, nature of and recency of legal history. We are committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees through our culture of RAVE – Respect and Value Everyone.