Senior Digital Content Producer

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Digital Content Producer is responsible for leading the day-to-day execution of video content across the Utah Jazz digital and social media channels. From game nights to the NBA Draft, this person is producing, capturing and editing content to grow the Utah Jazz brand and elevate our storytelling for a global NBA audience. As a leader on the digital content team, you’ll bring a sense of urgency to each project with a collaborative and competitive mindset. This role will assist in developing the content strategy for the Jazz, in addition to supporting the larger video content team with commercial initiatives and feature projects. Each candidate must provide a portfolio for review. 

*APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A PORTFOLIO WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED* 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the day-to-day digital video content production and execution across the Utah Jazz social channels.
• Act as a lead videographer for all Jazz home games and some away games, being able to capture content on both full frame cameras and cell phone cameras as needed.
• Manage and mentor the digital content team, setting an example in professionalism and execution of content.
• Lead and organize the video content and video editing assignments for all Jazz games.
• Quickly turn video edits for social media following all Jazz games.
• Enhance branded content by bringing new and creative edits or concepts to collaborative projects with the corporate partnerships and business developments teams.
• Working with the Senior Director of Content and Social Media Manager, create and execute a video content calendar for both long and short term content planning.
• Set goals for the video team, with both social KPIs and business objectives guiding those decisions.
• Stay up to date with trends and best practices across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok and other emerging platforms.
• With a self-starter mentality, champion your own content ideas and the concepts of others with a willingness to take a concept from “ideation” all the way to hitting “publish.”
• Working alongside our creative services team, bring forward new ideas and ways of executing large-scale video projects, such as longform video features or commercial productions for team partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Builds Relationships – Thrives in developing new relationships with businesses and individuals in traditional, creative and innovative ways.
• Communicates Effectively – Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Manages Complexity – Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Drives Purpose – Thinks of things strategically and as part of the big picture, demonstrating an awareness of priorities and end goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A strong portfolio of previous video work is mandatory. Previous experience in professional sports is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in video production for digital and social media.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in sports (preferred).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Media, Communications, similar programs or demonstrated experience.
• Wide range of experience and expertise with full-frame or cinematic cameras (i.e Sony, RED, ARRI, etc.).
• Advanced editing skills on both mobile and desktop platforms, with an emphasis on quick-turn, vertical video content.
• Excellent planning and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of social media and related technologies.
• Must have a sound understanding of the NBA and Utah Jazz, in addition to a strong grasp of trends across sports.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This person must be able to communicate and express themselves both written and verbally.
• This person must be able to shoot video with a cell phone and/or full-frame digital camera.
• This person must be able to observe, inspect, estimate and assess.
• This person must be able to sit, stand, bend, walk, and climb stairs for long periods of time.
• This person must be able to lift 20 lbs.

The Utah Jazz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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

Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and the Utah Jazz reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.