Basketball Video Scout (Minneapolis, MN)

Role: Video Scout

Primary Responsibility: Capture high-impact video clips of top-performing athletes in real time at events, working closely with scouts and the social team to ensure the best plays make it to social quickly.

Location: On-site at Prep Hoops Events (Nationwide)

Schedule: Event-based / Weekends

The Event Video Content Specialist is a new role focused on capturing high-energy, short-form video content at Prep Hoops events. Unlike traditional videographers, this position is built for social—shooting dynamic vertical clips that spotlight Top Performers, big plays, and high-momentum moments for use on social.

You’ll work alongside scouts, social, and graphics teams to help bring the tournament atmosphere and standout athletes to life.

Key Responsibilities

Capture 10–20 second vertical clips of standout players in real time

Shadow courts where Top Performers are emerging (based on scout input or game flow)

Film highlight moments: dunks, threes, crossovers, big blocks, crowd reactions, etc.

Use Google Sheets for tracking and Slack for communicating withthe social team

Organize and label clips by player name, jersey #, and team

Upload clips during or immediately after games to a shared folder

Collaborate with the Social Media and Graphics teams on real-time content needs

Assist with simple edits or trimming

What Success Looks Like

30+ clean, social-ready vertical clips per event day

Consistent delivery of footage from key games and top prospects

Effective communication with scouts and the social team to stay on the action

Clips being posted within hours, not days, of the action

What You’ll Need

Experience shooting video on a phone or DSLR/mirrorless camera

Strong eye for action and basketball IQ—knowing what to capture and when

Familiarity with Instagram Reels, TikTok, and short-form trends

Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-energy gym environments

Organizational skills to tag/sort clips quickly and clearly

Bonus: experience with CapCut, Canva Video, Adobe Rush, or Premiere

Gear Requirements (No provided)

Smartphone with 4K camera (iPhone 12 or newer preferred)

Gimbal or stabilizer

Extra batteries / portable charger

Wi-Fi hotspot or mobile upload capability

Why This Role Matters

Every tournament is a chance for athletes to be recruited, and the way we highlight them on social media can open doors. This role is critical in making sure Prep Hoops stays the leader in coverage.

You’re not just capturing video, you’re helping build moments, stories, and exposure.