Job Description
JOB TITLE: Assistant Producer, Video
REPORTING TO: Senior Manager, Video Production
DEPARTMENT: Content, Marketing
LOCATION: Manhattan/Orangeburg
POSITION OVERVIEW:
New York City Football Club is seeking an Assistant Producer to join our video team to contribute to production on all video output from the Club for owned and operated channels. Working with a growing team of talented video producers, these new roles will play an important part in maturing Club storytelling and will be key in helping deliver NYCFC’s offering on Apple TV’s Season Pass.
If you’re passionate about football and community and how they intersect, this is a perfect opportunity to join the Club coming off a stadium announcement and back-to-back trophy-winning seasons. The successful candidate will be someone who loves to shoot beautiful content and tell stories which go beyond the on-pitch action and bring new eyes to the Club.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Lead on capture and delivery of creative innovative video content for our owned media platforms
- Assist with syndication of video content externally to grow reach and maximize value of video assets created by the Club’s in-house team.
- Contribute ideation and production of storytelling across the Club, helping grow connection and audience size through innovative video content.
- Developing strands for owned digital content channels, working with all internal stakeholders to grow the NYCFC brand and engage the Club’s loyal fanbase with highly engaging, best-in-class video content.
- Have finger to the pulse on the social space to spot opportunities for engagement, working with the Publishing vertical to deliver short form video assets for owned channels.
- Ideate and create content that organically weaves in corporate partner messaging and objectives to create value for the sponsor, the club, and the fanbase.
- Ideate, shoot and edit videos for internal and external stakeholders to an exceptional standard.
- Manage relationships with freelance vendors, ensuring best-in-class work is delivered on time and within budget.
- Utilize storytelling skills to elevate and expand NYCFC’s brand awareness throughout New York City and the surrounding areas.
- Working with Producer, Video to deliver Academy, NYCFC II and Community video on demand content for the NYCFC section of the Apple TV MLS app.
WHO YOU ARE:
- Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment
- Directed audio and voiceover sessions
- Excellent editing skills on Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Experience roadmapping and managing shoot calendars.
- Experience shooting on Mirroless, DSLR, or Digital Cine Cameras or equivalent
- Must have excellent communication skills and strong brand awareness
- Scriptwriting experience
- Shoot management experience
Desirable:
- Strong knowledge of U.S. soccer, MLS and international game
- Adobe After Effects
- Experience working with professional athletes
- Additional language/s
- 1-2+ years of experience producing video content professionally.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
- Strong knowledge of U.S. soccer, MLS and international game
- Adobe After Effects
- Experience working with professional athletes
- Additional language/s
- 1-2+ years of experience producing video content professionally.
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
- Must be able to work games scheduled which may be at night and on weekends and holidays
- New York City Football Club requires a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment, subject to exception under applicable law
COMPENSATION:
This non-exempt position has estimated annual base salary range of $50,000 to $55,000. 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.
This non-exempt position has estimated annual base salary range of $50,000 to $55,000. 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, 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
NEW YORK CITY FOOTBALL CLUB OVERVIEW:
At New York City Football Club (NYCFC), we are on a mission to build this City into one of the soccer capitals of the world. The Club was announced as Major League Soccer’s 20th franchise and is the first and only MLS team located within the five boroughs of New York City. The Club has qualified for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs for the last seven consecutive seasons, winning the MLS Cup in 2021. Games are broadcast through MLS Season Pass, the unprecedented subscription service from Apple and Major League Soccer that will have every match of the MLS regular season, Audi MLS Cup Playoffs and Leagues Cup all in one place and with no blackouts. NYCFC’s combined 3.3 million social media following across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter is the second-highest among MLS clubs. For more information, please visit: https://www.nycfc.com/.
New York City Football Club is also one of 11 clubs comprising City Football Group and counts Manchester City FC, Melbourne City FC, Yokohama F-Marinos, Girona FC, Montevideo City Torque, Sichuan Jiuniu FC, Mumbai City FC, Lommel SK, Espérance Sportive Troyes AC and Palermo FC among its sister clubs.
At New York City Football Club (NYCFC), we are on a mission to build this City into one of the soccer capitals of the world. The Club was announced as Major League Soccer’s 20th franchise and is the first and only MLS team located within the five boroughs of New York City. The Club has qualified for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs for the last seven consecutive seasons, winning the MLS Cup in 2021. Games are broadcast through MLS Season Pass, the unprecedented subscription service from Apple and Major League Soccer that will have every match of the MLS regular season, Audi MLS Cup Playoffs and Leagues Cup all in one place and with no blackouts. NYCFC’s combined 3.3 million social media following across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter is the second-highest among MLS clubs. For more information, please visit: https://www.nycfc.com/.
New York City Football Club is also one of 11 clubs comprising City Football Group and counts Manchester City FC, Melbourne City FC, Yokohama F-Marinos, Girona FC, Montevideo City Torque, Sichuan Jiuniu FC, Mumbai City FC, Lommel SK, Espérance Sportive Troyes AC and Palermo FC among its sister clubs.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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