What are the responsibilities and job description for the Video Content Manager position at San Diego Wave Fútbol Club?
WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN US!
San Diego Wave Fútbol Club is on a mission to build a world class home for players and fans. We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking individual to join our mission to share our story, win championships, increase, and delight our fans. We’re making memories and engaging our community through this beautiful game.
Video Content Manager Responsibilities:
- Lead every facet of club-owned video projects including ideating unique concepts, developing production plans, gathering input from stakeholders, scheduling, filming, and post-production work
- Initiate and lead ideation and storytelling across the organization with the goal of expanding the Wave FC brand while continuing to connect with audiences both locally and globally
- Lead and define short- and long-form storytelling through video content across the Club for online, social media, stadium videoboard, and advertising – work with stakeholders from every department to guide storytelling and content approaches in alignment with the Wave FC brand
- Capture footage of Wave FC matchdays and training sessions
- Shoot and edit press conferences, player interviews, highlight reels, community relations’ events, and sales and marketing activations
- Help ideate and create content that organically weaves in corporate partner messaging and objectives to create value for the sponsor, the club, and the fanbase
- Produce advertising materials for paid social, and out of home with the goal of driving interest in attending and watching Wave FC matches, and purchasing Wave FC merch
- Story tell around all aspects of the club, from the players to the fans to the complete matchday experience at Snapdragon Stadium
- Own schedule inclusive of production timeline, internal reviews, and reviews with internal and external partners and stakeholders
- Log and archive clips to facilitate future accessibility
- Ensure adherence to brand standards and guidelines
- Transport, set up, and operate various production equipment including cameras, audio recorders, lighting equipment and microphones for location and studio production
- Cover select road matches
- Contribute to the marketing team’s overall strategy and success in both team and cross-department meetings
- Provide creative thinking to help solve business problems for a variety of stakeholders
- Collaborate on creative strategy, design, and shoot/content list for annual media day
Qualifications (degree, license, prior years experience, etc.):
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)
- Minimum three (3) years relevant work experience in video production; undergrad experience in college athletics is accepted
- For consideration, candidate must submit a website/portfolio/reel that displays examples of previous work
- Experience with Digital Cine and DSLR camera operations
- Demonstrated experience working in Adobe Creative Cloud on Mac devices, especially Premiere Pro and After Effects
- Familiarity with photography and ability to shoot photos when needed
- Be able to prioritize by highest impact against club goals and drive focus for the content team towards what matters most
- Deep craft experience in your creative field with a highly developed ability to develop strategic thinking and creative concepts that result in compelling campaigns and creative work
- Ability to creative direct all work, whether through external agencies, freelance vendors, or internal production resources, ensuring best-in-class work is delivered on time and within budget
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends when needed
- Great communicator, professional in presentation and able to work with multiple stakeholders and personalities
- Good problem-solving and organizational skills
- Working knowledge of soccer and familiarity with the National Women’s Soccer League, preferred
Work conditions (physical demands, travel, outdoors, etc.):
Ability to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, including all home games (or other work events) that fall on nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines. Willingness to learn in a fast-paced, performance-driven work environment.
Salary range is $70K - $90K
Ability to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, including all home games (or other work events) that fall on nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines. Willingness to learn in a fast-paced, performance-driven work environment.
Salary range is $70K - $90K
If you meet the above qualifications and are ready to take on the challenge of leading our professional soccer club to success, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for the position.
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Our people are our club. We believe different backgrounds and experiences bring new ideas and perspectives. We encourage talented candidates from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds to apply. We’re excited to welcome new members of our team who share our passion. 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.
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000
