Video Content Creator

Title: Video Content Creator

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Creative

Location: Charleston, S.C. preferred / Remote considered

Status: Full-time / Salaried

About Us Club Soccer

A National Association member of the U.S. Soccer Federation, US Club Soccer fosters the growth and development of soccer clubs to create the best possible development environment for players of all ages.

US Club Soccer's Marketing & Communications Department champions the brand, creates best-in-class content and catalyzes the organization. At our core, we are: storytellers, collaborative, creative, curious, brand ambassadors, media consumers and detail-obsessed.

Overview

The Video Content Creator is responsible for developing video-based content for US Club Soccer’s communications and marketing initiatives. We are looking for a creative storyteller who will plan, develop, record, edit and execute video-based content. The Video Content Creator is directly responsible for all phases of video content creation, while continuously collaborating to drive our digital channels.

The ideal candidate is a strong editor who can work with existing footage from previous events or freelancers to create compelling content for social media, website and email marketing, and who has experience shooting on-site at events. One day, the Video Content Creator may be shooting video on the sideline of an event. Another day, they may be editing footage for a social media campaign in support of a safeguarding initiative. Another day, they may be planning and filming an interview series with our internal staff. And another day, they may be editing together a sizzle reel for prospective sponsors.

The ideal candidate is someone who consistently puts forth their best creative ideas, challenges us to think differently and, as a result, helps US Club Soccer accomplish ambitious goals. They must also be willing to learn, adapt and anticipate the constant evolution of digital media.

This role travels to events 10-15 percent of the year, which includes some evening and weekend work.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Develop and coordinate the implementation of various creative marketing deliverables, including: videos, animations, motion graphics, music and other multimedia content.
• Manage the entire video content creation timeline, including ideation, storyboarding, shooting, editing, graphics, color and audio correction, and delivery.
• Contribute to the building and refining of US Club Soccer’s brand identity, as well as its various programs and initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with staff to develop and refine resources to support membership needs and registration goals, including educational content and other video-based member resources.
• Strategize, develop and maintain content for all of US Club Soccer’s platforms, including social media, website and email marketing. This includes diversifying video content, ensuring that all platforms are updated frequently, and reviewing existing content to ensure relevancy and accuracy.
• Coordinate with freelance videographers for projects as needed. Provide shooting direction and be able to edit footage provided by other videographers.
• Prioritize content creation specifically for social media, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and X. Contribute to strategies to grow our social media audiences, and stay up to date with trends.
• Contribute to the execution of pre-event, on-site and post-event communications plans.
• Assist with the development of sponsorship decks for prospective and current partners and sponsors.
• Ensure knowledge management and appropriate documentation, and proactively identify areas of refinement or change.
• Operations, project- and event-based support on an as-needed basis.
  
  

Qualifications

This position requires an individual who is proactive, motivated and organized, of high integrity, and able to work cooperatively in a team environment while representing US Club Soccer in a professional manner. Additional qualifications are as follows:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution, or equivalent previous work experience.
• Proficiency with applicable software programs, such as the Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office and video editing and recording systems. Knowledge of proper usage and licensing requirements for video and music. Detail-oriented and knowledge of design principles.
• Proficiency with applicable equipment, such as mirrorless cameras, lighting, audio, drones, etc.
• Ability to produce and edit multiple projects simultaneously and independently, and produce high-quality output within specific time constraints. Highly refined abilities in time management, prioritization and administration. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. High emotional intelligence.
• Experience within a sports organization or filming sports is preferred but not required. Knowledge of soccer is also preferred but not required.