JOB SUMMARY

D.C. United are looking for a Senior Video Producer to support all club content and communication and marketing efforts. The chosen candidate must be a team player who understands the importance of visual storytelling and adhering to deadlines. Technical skill, flexibility and versatility of work product, and a good attitude and approach to work are musts. This position will report to the club’s Manager of Content.

This position will be a full-time role and will include working weekends and weeknights to align with the schedule of a Major League Soccer club. This position will be required to work in-stadium for home matches for the Major League Soccer Season as well as attend select away matches and work occasionally from the club’s training facility located in Leesburg, Va.

Interested candidates should submit a resumé and a link to an online portfolio (if available) or any examples of digital work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Communications and Marketing department to help D.C. United better connect with the club’s diverse fanbase through our content production and distribution work

• Develop original pieces of video content

• Work matchdays alongside Communications and Marketing team to capture, edit, and log matchday video clips

• Video projects that may include, but are not limited to:

  • Social media content

  • Digital and OOO commercial advertisements

  • E-mail marketing components

  • Online assets (e.g., banner ads, pop-ups, and other design elements)

  • Partnership videos elements

  • Proposal decks

  • Promotional items

  • Internal communication pieces

• Maintain projects through precise proofing of materials

• Work on multiple video production projects at a given time and execute them promptly

• Perform other duties as assigned by the department

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years’ experience in similar field of work

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, preferably marketing or communications

• Experience with creating video content for digital and social outputs

• Video capture and production experience within a professional sports organization or other similar entity

• Demonstrated understanding of social media platforms, their unique audiences and how to use them to maximize branding and marketing efforts

• In-depth knowledge of branded content and digital media

• Experience in sports, particularly soccer, preferred, but not required

• You must provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination prior to start date.

COMPETENCIES (KSAs)

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is necessary. Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign a must, After Effects, Camera Raw preferred

• Must be able to edit and color correct video content

• Must possess an excellent content sense

• Must be able remain comfortable yet energetic in the creative process

• Must demonstrate a high level of detail-orientation, especially under deadline pressure

• Must be flexible in working hours, including nights, weekends and holidays

• Must possess a strong ability to manage one’s own time and prioritize tasks when given clearly defined goals and objectives

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and use upmost discretion when privy to sensitive information

• Must be flexible & reliable team player, both within own department and within company as a whole.

• Must have strong communication skills: must be comfortable with engaging in a variety of different communicative modes (verbal, non-verbal, and written) and being attuned to others through strong active listening skills

• Must be able to identify problems, their sources, and their potential solutions while continuing to successfully conduct day-today operations without interruption

• Must have a strong command of reasoned, measured decision-making based upon analyzing the pros and cons of each potential decision to be made

D.C. United is committed to uplifting our community, staff, and club. We are seeking candidates to be a part of our journey in our quest for continued organizational growth and another MLS Cup.

D.C. United will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

D.C. United is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). D.C. United reaffirms its commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. D.C. United is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. D.C. United is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, pregnancy, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions can include hiring, termination, compensation, benefits, promotion, training selection, or other statuses or conditions of employment. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, job performance, and other appropriate qualifications.