Producer, Partner Content

Position Summary:

Columbus Crew is seeking a Producer, Partner Content that will be responsible for ideation, production, and execution of revenue-generating content for the business and partnerships teams. They will oversee and support generating internal content for partner pitches, and external content for sale to partners. They will also be responsible for working collaboratively with the content staff and across the greater marketing team, public relations, soccer operations, ticketing, corporate partnerships and community relations/foundation ensuring all assets support the Club's mission, values and objectives.

The position is based in Columbus, Ohio and reports to the Director of Video and Content Production.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan, oversee, produce, and edit a variety of partner content both internally and externally.
• Collaborate with Director, business leadership, and partnerships team to generate internal content for pitches to outside partners
• Collaborate with corporate partnership sales and activation to create and execute sponsored, cross-platform content features that enhance fan experience and elevate the Crew brand.
• Support production of video content initiatives across first team, marketing and brand, community and stadium/ticket initiatives.
• Develop shot lists, storyboard shoots and edit content initiatives for the club.
• Support content team with production of video and audio assets across all owned, paid and earned media channels.
• Assist digital and marketing teams in storyboarding/shooting/editing any material to promote the club and the stadium.
• Strategically and independently plan long-term video projects with Director.
• An ideal candidate would have motion graphics or animation experience/background to maximize value for partners and content team.
• Oversee all post-production work to ensure all content is edited to the standards of the Club.
• Provide content requested by Major League Soccer (broll of partnership activations, etc.)
• Collaborate with communications department and technical staff on team availability and projects.
• Oversee the design, creation, and placement of graphics, lower thirds, animations and subtitles on club content as necessary.
• Ensure message consistencies are maintained across platforms.
• Responsible for creative development, production, content and quality of assigned programs.
• Collaborate with digital and advertising teams to create video content to optimize performance across all paid and owned digital channels.
• Maintain and manage upkeep of all club-owned equipment.
• Manage club server organization and all archiving processes.
• Capture video content at matches and occasional training sessions, club and community events.
• Ability to fill a photography role at some events/ matches and knowledge of Canon R1, R3 a plus but not required.
• Support creative content editing and production process.
• Support driving a consistent brand message across all video and audio assets.
• Collaborate with website management team to create digital video content and maximize existing resources.
• Develop internal video to support charitable events and community outings.
• Schedule edits and shoots and oversee shoots across talent, athletes and franchise spokespeople.
• Oversee editing of final product across all media channels.
• Execute the mission and vision implemented by the organization.

Required Skills, Experience & Abilities:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field required (art or creative marketing)
• 5+ years experience in a videographer or content editing role
• Strong understanding of creative production/ post-process and asset management a must
• Experience and/or education in video production and non-linear editing required
• Sports marketing, creative agency, or production house experience preferred
• Strong experience with video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, etc.) and Adobe Creative Suite
• Animation Software experience a plus (Blender 3D, After Effects, etc)
• Capable of using all applications in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency with existing club equipment (Sony Cinema and Mirrorless cameras (FX6, FX3, a9iii)
• Proactive, high attention to detail, and ability to plan and work independently
• Self-motivated, with initiative a must
• Flexibility, responsibility and dependability an absolute must
• Excellent project management and long-term content planning skills
• A level of creativity and a good understanding of shooting and editing video for websites
• Proficiency with HTML and working in content management systems
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Ability to work flexible hours, including but not limited to evenings, weekends, and holidays
• This role is required to attend all home matches. The ideal candidate is open to traveling and covering away matches in a limited capacity.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with first team technical staff, coaches, and players
• Experience leading talent/athletes through production process
• Experience writing for video
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate across multiple departments