Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Content Creation & Editing
- Conceptualize, shoot, and edit engaging video content for a variety of platforms, including digital, social media, in-stadium, and broadcast.
- Develop content for partnerships, sales, stadium operations, and marketing initiatives, ensuring brand consistency and storytelling excellence.
- Create highlight reels, behind-the-scenes footage, promotional materials, and other compelling content to capture the spirit of DC United and Audi Field.
Collaboration & Strategy
- Work closely with marketing, partnerships, sales, and stadium operations teams to align video content with organizational goals.
- Collaborate with internal departments to execute content that enhances fan engagement, amplifies key messaging, and supports revenue-driving initiatives.
- Partner with the creative team to integrate video production into broader marketing campaigns.
Travel & Event Coverage
- Attend and document DC United home and away matches, including pre-match preparations, live coverage, and post-match highlights.
- Capture and produce video content for special events, partner activations, and community outreach programs.
Technology & Equipment Management
- Manage video production equipment, ensuring all tools are maintained and up-to-date.
- Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies to innovate and elevate content quality.
Qualifications
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in video production, editing, and storytelling, preferably within sports or entertainment.
- Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro).
- Strong understanding of camera equipment, lighting, and audio techniques.
- Experience creating content for social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple projects.
Personal Attributes
- Strong attention to detail and a passion for creative storytelling.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
- Willingness to travel for away matches and other events, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Film, Media Production, Communications, or a related field.
- Previous experience working with a professional sports team or entertainment venue.
- Knowledge of soccer and familiarity with Major League Soccer (MLS).
Compensation
- Based upon qualifications and experience with an anticipated range of $55,000 – $75,000 Annually
- Standard Fulltime Employee benefits
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.