Job Description Summary
The Video Producer & Editor will bring technical know-how to video production – including but not limited to – shooting, editing, motion graphics, equipment operation, lighting and production. This will position will collaborate closely with the larger Marketing and Communications department to produce videos that showcase our team, promote events, and enhance fan engagement while ensuring all work is consistent with the Sporting KC brand purpose: “we create memories through personalized experiences with our Club.”
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Job Description
Essential Functions
- Create engaging video and motion graphics content for all Club channels and platforms: online, social media, in-stadium, on-demand, paid advertising
- Create, produce and edit videos and features for Sporting Kansas City content channels that connect with both local and global audiences.
- Manage post-production processes, including color correction, sound design, and final delivery formats.
- Work with wider Marketing team to conceptualize campaigns and craft compelling narrative that highlight key Club moments.
- Provide event coverage including live match action, trainings, youth camps and tournaments, private stadium events, media events, player appearances and community outreach.
- Create content and video concepts in accordance with our key moments, brand campaigns, and partnership obligations, working with Marketing leadership to prioritize these concepts by highest impact against our club and departmental goals.
- Operate and maintain video equipment; ensure all footage is organized and accessible in a timely manner.
- Complete any league or broadcast content requests quickly and efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
- Represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner at all times.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Matchday Responsibilities
- Shooting, production, and editing video content for all matchday shot list assignments.
- Available for away match travel (as needed).
- Other matchday duties as assigned.
Personal Attributes
- Strong Communication Skills – Ability to collaborate effectively with co-workers, department leads, athletes, technical staff, and other content creators.
- Adaptability – Able to easily shift your work and multitask as needed in a fast-paced environment.
- Professionalism – Ability to maintain a professional demeanor whether working alongside the wider Marketing team under tight deadlines, or among the professional athletes and technical staff.
- Strong work ethic – Always solutions-oriented and diligent in seeing a project through to completion.
- Creativity – Ability to capture unique angles and perspectives, telling a compelling story through visuals.
- Passion for Sports – Strong familiarity with and interest for sports, especially the game of soccer.
Skills And Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Film Production, Digital Media, Photography, Communications, or other related field preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years of shooting experience with professional cameras.
- Minimum of two (2) years working in video production.
- Proven experience in video editing and production, preferably within sports or entertainment.
- Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro) and motion graphics (e.g., After Effects).
- Strong understanding of video storytelling techniques and visual aesthetics.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of digital platforms and social media best practices for video content.
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Calendar.
- Spanish fluency a plus, but not required.
- Must be available to work some nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to provide a link to a reel or previous work required.