Videoboard Entertainment Graduate Associate at Orlando Magic

Kick‑start your career in sports and entertainment. Our Graduate Associate Program is a full‑time, immersive, post‑graduate opportunity designed for recent college graduates who are ready to gain real‑world experience in a fast‑paced, professional sports organization. This program offers hands‑on learning, meaningful responsibility, and exposure to leaders across the business — all while working in a collaborative, high‑energy environment. Click on Watch to hear more about the program. This role will start July 14, 2025, and run through the end June 26, 2026. The Videoboard Entertainment Graduate Associate will provide administrative and creative support for video production with a focus on Magicvision and in-game entertainment. Work closely with a Videoboard Producer and Motion Graphics Designers to produce video content and create motion graphics that strengthen the game day experience for fans. What the Graduate Associate will be responsible for: • Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud to assist with game preparation, including creating and updating content for home games. • Work with Producers and Motion Graphics Designers to brainstorm & execute high-quality content for in-game entertainment, including (but not limited to): • Animated LED sequences • Visual effects for team hype/intro videos • Rotoscoping • Player ID elements • Video feature graphics treatments • Mascot/team entertainment in-game activations • Collaborate with Content Studio teammates to enhance social media offerings by way of visual effects or motion graphics accents. • Develop motion graphics templates for handoff to Content Studio producers/editors. • In addition to handling Orlando Magic design projects, provide limited motion design support for both the Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning) and Osceola Magic (NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic) for in-game entertainment, partnerships and marketing initiatives. • Work with internal Marketing & Global Partnerships departments as well as Orlando Venues to develop content that promotes their initiatives, as assigned. • Monitor and certify that all content being produced adheres to both the Orlando Magic brand guidelines & Kia Center technical specifications. • Ensure shared storage disk space is being optimized by effectively managing projects and digital assets. • Communicate project status reports regularly. • Responsible for opening, assigning and updating projects within the Wrike project management system. • Other duties as assigned. What the Graduate Associate needs to have: •  Post Grad (recent college graduates within 24 months of graduation) or graduate-level college students required. • College degree requirement: 2-year degree in film or television production, Marketing, Communications or equivalent experience. • Strong knowledge of Adobe After Effects required. • Must provide a link to your portfolio/design work that showcases experience in creating motion graphics. • Working knowledge of standard production formats and transfer practices required. • Experience in Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator and other Adobe Creative Cloud software considered a plus. • 2 years of video editing or motion graphics experience for sports preferred. • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other related computer skills required. • Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure. • Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required. • Strong verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on business writing skills. • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and support multiple high level executive positions. • Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed and demonstrate initiative. • Strong team synergy skills and ability to work collaboratively with others whom you have no direct authority over. • Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships. • Exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills. • Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and be on-call as necessary based on the changing priorities of the department. What we offer you: Compensation and Benefits: • $18.00/hour plus overtime • Game tickets during Magic season (as available) • 40% discount on Orlando Magic merchandise • Medical coverage option Relocation Information: • Relocation and housing expenses are the responsibility of the Graduate Associate (Please note that while we have a hybrid work model, this does require you to live and work out of the Orlando, Florida area.) • Reliable transportation is also needed Working Hours: • M-F, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. • Comfortable working in a remote office setting (home and office) ...