Job Description

JOB TITLE: Video Producer

REPORTING TO:  Director, Content

DEPARTMENT: Content, Marketing

LOCATION:  Orangeburg, NY

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this role is to assist the Content team in telling the story of New York City FC through best-in-class video content for all New York City FC owned and operated channels. Working with the Director, Content this role will be directly involved in the day-to-day content production for a professional sports club, alongside a talented and ambitious content team of videographers, photographers, and social media producers.

If you’re passionate about capturing the beautiful game both on and off pitch, this is a perfect opportunity to join the Club at an exciting time with New York City’s first-ever soccer specific stadium on the horizon.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Play a major role in the delivery of creative innovative video content for New York City FC owned media platforms: 

• Ideate, produce, create, and edit video content of New York City FC home matches and training sessions for First Team, NYCFC II, & Academy, community & marketing events, and other projects as assigned to tell the NYCFC story through video content.
• Engage in pre-production planning, creative direction, filming, and editing of both long-form and short-form video content
• Plan and capture video in diverse settings, including structured shoots, press conferences, media sessions, and team events both indoors and outdoors
• Set up lighting, audio equipment, and cameras for shoots, including multi-camera setups
• Process, organize, and maintain video file organization
• Stay up to date with social trends and identify opportunities for engagement, collaborating with the Content team to deliver short-form video assets for owned channels.
• Use social data to inform video content decisions on a daily basis
• Able to work independently, take initiative, and maintain a high level of professionalism within a professional sports environment.
• Follow brand guideline specifications and ensure consistency on quality during production.
• Must be able to follow instructions.

WHO YOU ARE:

• 1+ years of video production, including managing multiple cameras, wired and wireless audio and lighting, and strong editing skills on Premiere
• 1+ years of experience working with professional athletes and establishing relationships with coaches and sporting executives.
• Experience concepting, pitching, and editing content from start to finish, with strong creative and visual storytelling skills
• Strong eye for social-friendly content, with ability to understand what will perform well
• Excellent communication skills and strong understanding of brand awareness
• Able to work both independently and in a collaborative environment
• Advanced Spanish language a must
• Experience shooting on Mirrorless, DSLR, or Digital Cine Cameras or equivalent
• Proficiency in setting up lighting, audio equipment, and cameras, including multi-camera shoots
• Knowledge and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience working with both ambient and studio lighting
• Strong knowledge of U.S. soccer, MLS and international game
• Experience working with professional athletes

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicant must be able to comply with MLS Next Safety and Well-Being policy and any other applicable child safety policies provided to applicants by NYCFC
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as necessary
• Ability to travel and cover road matches.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Director, Content
2. Video Producers
3. Social Media Managers
4. Cross functional departments – comms, commercial, sporting
5. Fan sites, Supporters’ clubs and fans

COMPENSATION:

This exempt position has an estimated annual base salary range of $65,000-$72,000 and is not overtime eligible. Final compensation offer amounts are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant experience, and some role-dependent factors such as certifications and software expertise. We welcome direct conversations with each candidate about compensation in all of our initial calls.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you and your family’s needs
• Comprehensive and competitive benefit programs, including maternal & paternal leave
• Ancillary benefits: Commuter, pet insurance, gym membership, and Citi Bike discounts
• Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical wellbeing through in-office and virtual programs
• Four complementary tickets to every NYCFC home match
• Team outings, happy hours, and annual staff gatherings to celebrate our co-workers
• A dynamic, ambitious, and fun work environment

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