What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Men's National Team (MNT) Video Content position at U.S. Soccer Federation?
U.S. Soccer Overview
The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.
We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That’s why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots, to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of US.
U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitions plans for US soccer in the near and far future. We are therefore, looking for dynamic servant-leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.
Position Description
U.S. Soccer is seeking an experienced videographer, editor and field producer to lead the in-house video team covering the Men’s National Team.
The Director, MNT Video Content will oversee a team responsible for the end-to-end production process, including ideating, developing and ultimately creating video assets designed to deepen fan engagement, grow reach, increase relevancy and drive revenue.
This role and broader team will be embedded with the Men’s National Team, and tasked with documenting the team, telling the story of matchday, turning around content for short-term needs in camp and long-term projects out of camp.
This individual will work with the Director of Content Strategy and Director of Social Media on building out content plans around the USMNT, including ideating new content initiatives, camp and matchday coverage, and other marketing objectives, which include: growing Insiders, driving ticket sales, supporting kit launches, working with U.S. Soccer’s partners, etc…
This also includes working with Match Day Marketing and Brand teams on crafting content to tell the story of match day.
The Director, MNT Video Content will build adaptable and repeatable playbooks for international camps, tournaments and match days. Contribute to the creation of a 365-social content engine designed to keep the engage soccer fans year round with an audience-led, data-driven approach to maximize reach, relevancy and revenue.
We are seeking someone relationship driven with the ability to collaborate, communicate and build trust with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders.
This role will be embedded with the Men’s National Team during camps, games and other team events, which will require extensive travel, at least 40% of the time.
Primary Responsibilities
- Responsible for owning U.S. Soccer’s video content surrounding the USMNT and execution across a variety of platforms.
- Ideate and assist in the creation of videos that push the Federation forward in its visual identity while protecting brand guidelines.
- Delegate projects and assignments to video team to hit deadlines while staying within budget.
- Manage multiple short-term projects while simultaneously working on long-term planning.
- In collaboration with the Content Team, ideate and develop content throughout U.S. Soccer’s ecosystem of social media channels.
- Collaborate with U.S. Soccer’s partnership team to ensure branded content delivers and complies with platform and partner requirements.
- Promote inclusivity, conversation and engagement on platforms by joining in relevant conversations and aligning with meaningful cultural trends.
- Ensure footage is properly organized and cataloged in U.S. Soccer’s media library, maintaining the video archive’s systems and servers and enforcing DAM organizational best practices.
- Maintain, track, and coordinate equipment usage, shipping, and logistics at events.
- Manage contacts and relationships with third-party agencies and production companies, including sourcing, supervising, and communicating throughout all aspects of projects
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- 7 years experience in video production
- 3 years experience managing a production team
- Ability to speak Spanish, fluently
- Used to performing and exceling in fast-paced environments, while under pressure.
- A self-starter capable of taking initiative and leading a team
- Ability to balance short-term deliverables with long-term projects in concurrent workstreams
- Capable of working with a large number of stakeholders
- Background or experience working for a media/news company is helpful
- Able and willing to travel, in addition to working non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends as needed
- When not traveling, able to work out of U.S. Soccer’s future headquarters in Atlanta, GA
- General knowledge of soccer
- Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments
- Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission
- Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
- Discretion. This roll will be privy to confidential information.
- Passport required.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working for a team or league.
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere)
U.S Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization.
We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.
