Senior Manager, Federation Video Production

About the position

U.S. Soccer is seeking an experienced videographer, editor and producer to lead our Federation content team. The St. Manager, Federation Video Production will be tasked with telling the story of soccer in all forms across the soccer landscape. This includes highlighting the Federation’s work in service to soccer, our members (referees, coaches, member orgs, etc…) and ultimately the best of us - our athletes across our Youth and Extended National Teams. This role will oversee all phases video content production and the end-to-end process, including shooting, field producing, and editing. This will require producing a variety of video content for a mix of different platforms, each with different content specifications. This individual will need to collaborate with key internal stakeholders. This includes social media on video optimized for operated platforms, Content Strategy and Partnership Marketing on branded content, and other marketing departments for different commercial objectives. In addition to storytelling, will develop and execute video content to support the Federation’s commercial efforts: growing Insiders, driving ticket sales, supporting kit launches, working with U.S. Soccer’s partners, etc… Travel to team events, camps and games will be required as needed. Work hours can include holidays and weekends. This includes international travel and a valid passport is required.

Responsibilities

• Production of Federation video content across U.S. Soccer digital platforms.
• Produce, shoot, edit, and deliver quality visual stories of varying lengths and aspect ratios, optimized for platforms and audiences.
• Responsible for working across departments to execute storytelling goals and objectives.
• Conceptualize and ideate new video content series in collaboration with Content Strategy, Social Media and Partnership Marketing teams.
• Execute video coverage and content plans at all matches and camps for Youth and Extended National Teams.
• Ensure footage is properly organized and cataloged in U.S. Soccer's media library in conjunction with the rest of the Video Department.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices in video production, and emerging technology to keep U.S. Soccer at the forefront of innovation.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in video production, including experience field producing.
• Proven ability to execute a project from pre-production through post-production.
• Ability to manage and prioritize both short and long-term projects.
• Ability to focus and perform in fast-paced and high pressure settings.
• Experience in the field with digital cinema cameras, sound, and lighting techniques.
• Understanding of industry trends and ways to engage an audience through video content.
• Effective and quick decision making in a dynamic environment.
• General knowledge of soccer.
• Must be able to connect 'micro' details to the 'macro' vision and mission.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Able and willing to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Able and willing to travel as needed, both domestically and internationally.
• Passport required.

Nice-to-haves

• Spanish speaking is a plus.
• Experience in news and media is a plus.
• Familiarity with publishing in a CMS.
• Knowledge of video best practices for platforms, specifically including social media platforms.
• Understanding of AP style and soccer terminology.