Senior Video Producer

Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead producer and editor for Patriots social and digital-first multimedia content.
• Manage and mentor a team of video producers to maximize productivity and value.
• Work closely with the Content Department managers and senior leadership to plan resources and execute projects on time and budget.
• Work interdepartmentally to create content to help achieve the organization’s production goals.
• Shoot, produce, and edit all forms of video content to include both short-form and long-form segments, including interviewing players, storyboarding concepts, writing scripts, directing crews, and approving final product.
• Manage video content creation process for Patriots social and digital-first multimedia content, authorize editing schedules, and ensure projects are completed on time and budget.
• Develop and mentor a team of video producers to maximize productivity and value.
• Manage team through active supervision, coaching and resource management to support and ensure all departmental goals are achieved.
• Work with the digital marketing team to fulfill sponsorship commitments on graphics and videos on Patriots content channels and offer concepts for branded and custom content that fit sponsors’ goals.
• Oversee relationships with outside vendors assisting in the process of video production.
• Determine and approve the specific audio and visual effects and music necessary to complete videos.
• Understand league and team rules and guidelines pertaining to content gathering and production and ensure that staff and other third-parties under the organization purview follow those rules and guidelines.
• Research, manage, and stay up to date on current production equipment and innovation, trends in social media, video and content consumption.
• Oversee all equipment purchased and owned by the Content Department and be the point-person for all orders, working with the Vice President of Content for approvals.
• Ensure created video footage is added to overall organizational archive.
• Special projects and assignments as business dictates.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 3 Full-time Employees

Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in video production or related field
• Must possess a portfolio of relevant work experience
• 6+ years of experience in video production in a professional environment, prefer sports & entertainment industry
• 2+ years of proven experience managing full-time employees, including the ability to delegate tasks, provide clear guidance and oversight, and effectively handle performance management
• Strong knowledge of digital media trends, skills and aesthetics and experience designing for mobile
• Strong storytelling ability
• Experience building, manipulating, and integrating text and graphics
• Proficient in digital video editing techniques and systems, including the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop
• Proficient in audio editing, music editing, mixing, and mastering
• Knowledgeable and proficient camera operator
• Working knowledge of video, editing, sound and lighting equipment
• Proficient in setup of lighting, use of audio recording and monitoring equipment and video ingest and logging process, transcoding and various video codecs, formats, and standards
• Strong communication skills
• Attentiveness to detail
• Able to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, including prioritizing and addressing multiple projects with varying timelines, and complete by the established deadline
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Able to travel as needed
• Understanding of NFL rules, history, gameplay, players etc.
• Passion for the intersection of sports and pop culture a plus
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• Must have attention to detail and focused concentration
• Must be able to learn new tasks and complete tasks independently
• Must be able to make timely decisions in the context of the workflow
• Must possess strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and responsiveness
• Must be able to adhere to process protocol and must be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds over head (camera equipment)
• Regularly required to sit and use hands to handle or feel
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms