Video Coordinator

VSG Enterprises, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

VSG Enterprises, LLC is looking for a Video Coordinator to serve as a video producer for the Tampa Bay Lightning and related events. Responsibilities include assisting in video creation, editing, and game coverage. Ideal candidates have experience in sports production and video editing, alongside excellent interpersonal skills.

This role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends, with responsibilities to capture and edit live events. The position is primarily onsite with occasional remote work.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of recent sports production experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and positive attitude.
• Creative mindset for content brainstorming.
• Technical aptitude and good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and editing video features.
• Coordinate with internal departments for productions.
• Capture and edit highlights for social media.
• Operate cameras during home games.

Skills

Sports production experience

ENG video production

Non-linear video editing

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Adobe Premiere

Education

BA/BS in video and television production

Tools

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Job description

REQUIRED: Applicants must provide a digital demo reel or link to professional work to be considered for this role.

Job Summary

The Video Coordinator serves as a video content/feature producer for Lightning Vision and VSG Productions. This includes all Tampa Bay Lightning home games and production projects at Benchmark International Arena as well as select internal and occasional third‑party events requiring these services.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in creation, editing and production of video features and feature elements, commercials, promotional spots, etc. for display in‑game and/or on other team digital/social/website channels.
• Assist with daily Tampa Bay Lightning team coverage including practices and home games.
• Assist entire production team by coordinating with all internal departments on securing collateral, direction and deadlines to exceed expectations of deliverables.
• Assist with producing and editing flagship long‑form content initiatives such as Recharge and Bolts Beginnings.
• Assist with producing and editing hype videos.
• Assist in maintaining the video footage database/archives.
• Assist with maintenance/care of video equipment.
• Collaborate across departments to ideate, produce and distribute content across all TBL/VSG channels.

Game/Event Night Responsibilities

Approximate number of events worked per year: 100+

• Camera operation, including the capturing of highlights and exclusive footage to be used across all distribution platforms.
• Fast‑paced editing of highlights and exclusive footage for use on social platforms.
• Capturing and editing player and staff media availability both pre‑ and post‑game.
• In‑Game Lightning Vision Crew responsibilities will be TBD by the Director of Game Presentation and VP, Game Presentation on an as‑needed basis.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of recent sports production experience, ENG video production, and non‑linear video editing experience—preferably for a college sports in‑house production.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and ability to maintain healthy relationships with co‑workers, managers, executives, and Hockey Operations.
• BA/BS in video and television production or a relevant degree.
• Creative mindset to bring fresh ideas to content brainstorms.
• Knowledge of hockey is preferred, but not necessary.
• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere video editing program and associated visual effect plug‑ins.
• Knowledge of DaVinci Resolve Studio.
• Technical aptitude, including very good computer skills (troubleshooting abilities and a major interest in emerging video and display technologies).

Working Conditions

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in an office and arena environment that can be exciting, loud and distracting.
• This is an onsite role; flexibility to work a minority of time remotely.
• Ability to work extended hours, including late nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work prolonged periods sitting at a desk working on a computer.
• Ability to lift, carry or move up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to work in cold or hot indoor and outdoor temperatures.
• Ability to commute to various venues throughout the Greater Tampa Bay Area.
• Ability to travel within the US and Canada for up to one‑week at a time, multiple times per year.
• Ability to work in areas that can become crowded with equipment and/or people.
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods, walk long distances and climb stairs.
• Ability to work comfortably around special effects including, but not limited to, haze, strobe lights, lasers, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Overview

Vinik Sports Group (VSG) is an entity established by Jeff Vinik to manage the three‑time Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning and hold the leasehold rights to Benchmark International Arena, the 19,092‑seat downtown Tampa venue in which the team plays its games. The arena opened in 1996 and became Benchmark International Arena in August 2025 when the global mergers and acquisitions firm, Benchmark International, partnered with Vinik and the Lightning. Since 2010, Vinik has led a complete brand and business transformation of the Lightning and the arena, featuring a mostly private renovation of the publicly owned facility. Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz joined the expanded ownership group of Vinik Sports Group in 2024, alongside Arctos, which initially joined in 2021. In addition to owning the Lightning and managing Benchmark International Arena, Vinik Sports Group, through TBSE, manages the Yuengling Center on the campus at the University of South Florida. Website: VinikSportsGroup.com