Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

  • Assist in creating, editing & delivery of high quality, engaging video content with a particular focus on the academy.
  • Support the content team during shoots including setting up lighting and audio & acting as a second camera operator.
  • Contribute creative ideas during pre-production and planning stages of shoots.
  • Shoot and edit video content to a high standard, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines & content strategy.
  • Develop technical skills in filming & editing, while gaining an understanding of professional sports media operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Filming at academy matches to support the growth of our academy on social media.
  • Occasionally film first team training sessions & produce engaging, story-driven edits that align with the content strategy.
  • Filming & editing player features and community events
  • Assist with video production from concept to delivery including planning, setting up shoots & producing final edits.
  • Edit footage into deliverables appropriate for different channels ensuring correct aspect ratios and optimising for engagement (long-form, short-form, social, website).
  • Manage the server archive Phokus by uploading footage, sorting folders & labelling clips ensuring footage is easily retrievable for future use.
  • Filming & editing content for club partners following strict briefs from the commercial team.
  • Film & edit interviews with players, coaches and staff for internal and external communications.
  • Attend and cover other Club activities/events in the community.
  • Gathering analytics of video performance and comparing with other clubs.
  • Film and edit first team press conferences & provide clips for Social Media Manager.
  • Conduct on-camera interviews with academy players and coaching staff for video website content.

MAIN JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

  • Excellent time-management skills and ability to turnaround features/work against tight deadlines, being able to respond to quick changes.
  • Basic experience with video production including filming, editing, and post-production.
  • Excellent communications skills across all levels
  • Experience of producing content for YouTube and social media
  • Experience of editing/uploading videos
  • Committed, enthusiastic and passionate about football and the delivery of all news and information from Luton Town Football Club.
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and matchdays as required.
  • Be an ambassador for Luton Town Football Club, always presenting the Club in a positive image.

Additional Information:

  • This role is an Internship
  • Reasonable expenses will be paid.
  • Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK
  • Full, clean UK driving licence and access to a car would be advantageous