Creative Production Intern

Utah Jazz; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Utah Jazz is seeking a Creative Production Intern to join their creative services team. The role mainly involves shooting videos and photos for the Utah Jazz and other departments, requiring a passion for sports and creative storytelling.

The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of the shooting process, basic editing skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects. This part-time internship is set to run from August 2026 to August 2027, requiring 20-30 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Interest in sports and creative production processes.
• Zero to one year of experience in production environments.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and assist with video/photo content for events.
• Collaborate with team effectively during projects.
• Assist on-set as a production assistant.

Skills

Video and photo production

Shooting process

Basic editing techniques

Creative problem-solving

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

Education

4-year degree preferred

Tools

Sony equipment

4K cameras

camera stabilizers

lighting and grip equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth, franchises of Smith Entertainment Group (SEG), are looking for an aspiring Creative Production Intern to join our dynamic creative services team overseeing both sports teams’ pre‑production. This position will primarily focus on shooting a wide variety of videos, photos, and short‑form content for the sports franchise they are selected for, as well as other departments and teams within SEG with an emphasis on Jazz Youth, Mammoth Youth, and Jazz Bantam. This position will also supplement edits in conjunction with the post‑production team.

Job Type

Part‑time, Internship

Job Description

The right person must be well‑versed in the shooting process of telling concise, visually pleasant stories. Must be able to see a project from concept to completion and bring new ideas to the creative voice of the team. Should be able to combine passion for sports with video and photo production. Expect to work 20–30 hours a week, including weekends, from August 2026 to August 2027.

Please attach a demo reel or website of your previous work with the application.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and assist with photos and videos surrounding Utah Jazz, Utah Mammoth, and all subsidiary entities such as player and team hype videos, interviews, short‑form videos, and sponsorship fulfillment videos, and assist on all other video and photo projects where needed.
• Shoot and edit run‑and‑gun style event recaps.
• Assist other shooters on various projects.
• Aid on‑set productions as a production assistant.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Be an out‑of‑the‑box thinker and problem‑solver.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Embody the company values of Transparent, All‑in, Community Obsessed, One Team, and Scrappy.

Competencies

Pre‑Production

• Ability to prepare necessary materials such as mood boards, shot lists, references and inspirations.

Production

• Understanding of shot composition, movement, and other in‑camera techniques to enhance the story.
• Ability to be given direction and smoothly control solo run‑and‑gun video and photo shoots.
• Learn quickly to be self‑sufficient to make shoots happen.

Post‑Process

• Basic video and photo editing techniques.
• Basic color correction (like balancing log footage).
• Basic audio adjustments (experience with Essential Sounds in Premiere Pro).
• Sound mixing and design skill is a plus.
• Assistant editing and project preparation.

Camera & Equipment

• Experience with Sony equipment.
• Experience with various 4K cameras and audio equipment a plus.
• Experience with camera stabilizers a plus.
• Experience with lighting, grip, and electric equipment a plus.

Other

• Understand frame rates, codecs, and other technical specifications of cameras and video.
• Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Audition).
• Motion graphics (After Effects, Blender, C4D) experience a plus.
• Experience and comfortability using Apple products and macOS.

Qualifications

• 4‑year degree preferred.
• Zero to one year of demonstrated professional experience working in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Interest in the NBA and NHL preferred.
• Flexibility in schedule to assist on productions (including weekends).
• Experience editing quick turnaround projects.
• Solo run‑and‑gun operation experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Production or on‑set studio experience a plus.
• Photography skills a plus.
• Passion for the creative and filming processes.
• Be hands‑on and proactive.

Physical Demands

• The person must be able to communicate and express themselves both in writing and verbally.
• Must be able to observe, inspect, estimate, and assess.
• Must sit, stand, bend, walk, and climb stairs for long periods.
• Must lift 50 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.