Job Description:

We are looking to hire a talented and experienced Broadcast Associate to join our broadcast team. As a Broadcast Associate, you will be responsible for live streaming pickleball matches, assembling recorded film and video footage, applying artistic editing techniques and creating finished, broadcast-worthy projects that accurately reflect the vision of the Creative Director and Broadcast Director.

To ensure success as a broadcast associate/video editor, you should have expert knowledge of modern video editing techniques, be able to visualize directorial concepts and work according to a strict time schedule. Ultimately, a top-notch video editor can perfectly translate a director's idea into a beautifully crafted film or video piece, worthy of broadcasting.

Responsibilities:

• Meeting with the director to determine production vision.
• Direct or produce segments/video ideas
• Direct and produce a livestream of pickleball matches from tournaments.
• Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to acquire, edit, and transmit audio and video for television programs.
• Run video, audio, and livestream equipment.
• Reviewing raw material to determine the shot list.
• Manipulating film and video footage using modern editing techniques.
• Trimming footage and putting together the rough cuts.
• Produce or direct stage, television, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction.
• Inserting dialog, sound effects, music, graphics, and special effects.
• Ensuring the project follows a logical sequence.
• Consulting with the director and production team throughout the project.
• Creating the final cut for broadcasting, youtube, social media, etc.
• Overseeing set up/ takedown of equipment before and after a tournament.

Qualifications:

• Must be available to work as needed; including days, evenings, holidays and weekends. Some events may be multiple days and events may last over 8 hours per day.
• Minimum 1-2 years of broadcasting/audio equipment and production experience preferred.
• Experience working with podcast and remote broadcast preferred.
• Hands-on experience with editing software: Adobe Suite including: After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Strong computer skills with ability to use basic MSOffice applications as well as MAC.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job including lifting, bending, sitting, standing and kneeling
• Experience in video/broadcasting productions
• Creative and artistic skills.
• Ability to work on a tight schedule.
• Ability to translate ideas into complete projects.

Must be based out of our Dallas, TX Headquarters.

The PPA Tour is an exciting and vibrant workplace dedicated to growing the sport of Pickleball faster than it ever has before. Through creative collaboration, empowering all members of the team, and a love for the sport of Pickleball, the PPA Tour is the ultimate workplace. Apply now for an opportunity to join this exciting journey with us!