What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator, Video Content position at Columbus Crew?
Columbus Crew Overview
Columbus Crew is the first club in Major League Soccer. The Crew is operated by Haslam Sports Group and the Edwards Family. The Club has won three MLS Cup championships in 2008, 2020 and 2023, one Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in 2002, MLS Supporters' Shield titles in 2004, 2008 and 2009, the Campeones Cup in 2021, and Leagues Cup in 2024. The 2025 campaign is the Crew's 30th season in MLS as well as the Club's fourth full season at Lower.com Field.
Columbus Crew is the first club in Major League Soccer. The Crew is operated by Haslam Sports Group and the Edwards Family. The Club has won three MLS Cup championships in 2008, 2020 and 2023, one Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in 2002, MLS Supporters' Shield titles in 2004, 2008 and 2009, the Campeones Cup in 2021, and Leagues Cup in 2024. The 2025 campaign is the Crew's 30th season in MLS as well as the Club's fourth full season at Lower.com Field.
Description
Columbus Crew is looking for a creative and technical production specialist to serve as the Video Content Coordinator. This key role will help plan, produce, film, and edit content that reinforces the Club's brand, voice, tone and personality across all Club social and digital platforms, as well as Apple TV. The role will be responsible for working collaboratively across the larger marketing and digital team to support all departments and levels of the Club and their video production and creative content needs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan, produce, and edit a variety of video content initiatives across all levels and departments within the Crew organization (First Team, Crew 2, Academy, Community Relations, Corporate Partnerships, Ticketing and Sales)
- Collaborate with, and assist Digital and Marketing teams in storyboarding, shooting, and editing any material to promote the club and the stadium
- Distribute video and audio assets across all owned, paid and earned media channels
- Provide content requested by Major League Soccer and Apple TV on a weekly and monthly basis (player and staff interviews, player profiles, club reports, etc)
- Capture video content at all home matches and be willing to travel to occasional away matches to act as lead road videographer
- Capture video content at marketing, community, and partner events as assigned
- Strategically and independently plan long-term video projects with Director
- Coordinate with Communications and Technical Staff on team availability and projects
- Manage relationship with and provide content to local media for newscast use as requested
- Perform quality control to ensure all content is edited to the standards of the club
- Support driving a consistent brand message across all video and audio assets
- Execute the mission and vision implemented by the organization
- Maintain and manage upkeep of all club-owned equipment
- Manage club server organization and all archiving processes
- Coordinate with any Video Production Intern(s) and external vendors
- Other photography, production, and editing tasks as assigned by the Director
Required skills, experience & abilities
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Multimedia, Marketing or related fields
- At least 2-4 years of professional experience in video production and video editing
- Strong proficiency with Sony and Canon cinema cameras and creative production techniques
- Strong proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, or related editing software
- Strong technical knowledge related to various camera codecs, formats, and workflows
- Experience filming with stabilizers and drones preferred
- Strong working knowledge of social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube required
- Strong knowledge of Content Management Systems and Microsoft Office software is preferred
- Experience filming live sports, especially soccer or other professional sports is preferred
- Strong knowledge of industry technologies and trends and willingness to stay up to date on best practices
- Creative thinker and strategist with an ability to stay organized and manage projects
- Ability to work both independently and with others on multiple projects with various deadlines
- Ability to work home and away matches
- Ability to work some evenings, weekends and holidays
