What are the responsibilities and job description for the Videographer position at Danbury Westerners?
The Videographer is responsible for creating videos for Westerner social media. These will be used for promoting Westerner games in the current and future seasons, and for soliciting future interns, host families and volunteers. Creativity is encouraged.
Videographer duties include creating –
Hype videos – designed to promote the team and encourage people to come to a Westerner game. These should be about 25% game action and 75% all that surrounds the game (on field between inning games, off field interactive activities, concessions, food, etc). Incorporate graphics and voiceovers. Each should probably be no more than one minute in length.
Intern solicitation videos – use interview footage of current interns and show interns in action at games to encourage others to apply for internships with the Westerners. Incorporate graphics and voiceovers. Each should probably be no more than one minute in length.
Host Family solicitation videos – use interview footage of current host families and hosted players to explain why being a host family is a great experience and why more people should try it. Incorporate graphics and voiceovers. Each should probably be no more than one minute in length.
Volunteer solicitation videos – use interview footage of current volunteers and show volunteers in action at games to encourage others to volunteer with the Westerners. Incorporate graphics and voiceovers. Each should probably be no more than one minute in length.
Non-profit promotional videos – using interview and action footage, graphics and voiceovers, create videos that explain what the Westerners do for non-profits. Each should probably be no more than one minute in length.
The Videographer will need to use their own equipment (camera, wireless mic, tripod). They will need to use their own computer and editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, FinalCut Pro or similar).
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
