Video Producer

Renton, WA (Hybrid)

$80K/yr – $85K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive cross-platform video production and storytelling for a sports organization, leading game-day and social content with cross-team collaboration.

  • Must-have: 4+ years in sports/video production and proficiency in Premiere Pro/Photoshop.
  • Standout: Strong collaboration across departments and ability to own complex, high-visibility projects.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize, shoot, produce, and deliver impactful video content aligned with the club's vision and audience trends.
  • Set the video strategy for assigned content, including what stories are told, how they are executed, and how they align with organizational priorities.
  • Translate marketing and brand objectives into original, high-impact creative concepts and visual narratives.
  • Explore and integrate emerging tools for video editing and content ideation to enhance creative workflows and elevate storytelling.
  • Lead matchday and event coverage by determining storytelling approach and capturing dynamic, behind-the-scenes, and in-game content.
  • Own creative direction for matchday and event-related content, ensuring consistency in tone, quality and brand voice.
  • Embed with team and technical staff for preseason camps, away matches, and additional MLS events throughout the season, identifying and developing unique storytelling opportunities.
  • Develop platform-specific video content for social channels, leveraging trends to create shareable, impactful content.
  • Collaborate with the social media team to deliver real-time content that drives fan engagement and audience growth.
  • Shape how content is adapted across platforms to maximize engagement while maintaining a cohesive brand identity.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in video production, with demonstrated expertise in professional sports, collegiate athletics, entertainment, or a similarly fast-paced, high-visibility environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro and Photoshop preferred).
  • Proven ability to lead complex projects under tight deadlines with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Expertise with professional camera equipment (Sony preferred) and advanced post-production techniques.
  • Experience creating video content for platforms including Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, Bluesky, and Facebook.
  • A self-starter who thrives in a collaborative team environment and can effectively work across multiple departments and with multiple leaders.
  • Quick learner with strong adaptability, able to integrate new technologies into traditional workflows and adapt to new organizational processes, enhancing efficiency and innovation in content production.
  • Consistently displays a high level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Innovative and creative thinker who can contribute ideas and participate in cross-departmental efforts throughout the organization.
  • A passion for storytelling that aligns with Sounders FC’s mission of enriching lives and uniting communities.

Preferred

  • Experience with motion graphics or animation (After Effects or similar tools) is a plus, or an interest in developing skills in this area to support evolving creative needs.

Benefits

  • Healthcare plans with 100% employer sponsored premiums for employees and dependents.
  • Generous PTO plan that includes unlimited paid vacation, and offseason time off to support employee health and well-being.
  • 401k retirement plan matching
  • Gender-neutral parental leave program offering 12-16 weeks of paid leave for new parents.
  • Discounts on Sounders FC products, merchandise and with Sounders FC Partners
  • Complimentary tickets to Sounders FC and Tacoma Defiance matches
  • Volunteer opportunities in the Seattle community offered in support of social impact and RAVE Foundation initiatives.
  • Growth opportunities, employee learning and development programs to support professional and personal growth.

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