The Portland Timbers are looking for a Videographer who desires to work in soccer and has a demonstrated ability to craft compelling video content. The ideal candidate is a sports enthusiast with a talent for filming, editing, and crafting stories. A significant aspect of this role is behind the camera; that is where your skillset shines. But in addition, expect to film and edit interviews, games, club events, and content for our social, web, and broadcast platforms. This is a fast-paced role, and quick turnarounds and simultaneous projects are a staple of the workflow.
The ideal candidate is a multi-disciplined creator and self-starter; someone who can film, edit, and effectively manage associated project assets. Candidates should be flexible on project needs with a willingness to make the most of a project’s limitations; someone who excels at problem solving and being a team player. A key component of success will be effectively working with colleagues across multiple departments to understand and support their goals, often juggling multiple projects with tight time constraints.
This role requires the employee to work both independently and collaboratively with the larger Marketing Team. A positive approach is essential. Equally important is the ability to receive and process feedback and use it as a tool for creating better work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Film, edit, and oversee projects from initial concept (or hand-off) to final delivery
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Ability to operate DSLR and digital cinema cameras to capture a variety of events, both on and off-field
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Collaborate with members of the Video Team and greater Marketing Team on project ideation and execution
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Be organized and committed to continually maintaining established workflows
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Commitment to ongoing organization and management of video assets
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Ability to project manage and ensure deadline adherence
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Ability to work all home games and events
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Ability to work and regularly travel to away games
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Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as required
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Position requires employee to function in a high activity and heavily crowded outdoor, professional sports venue
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Position requires working while exposed to inclement weather of varying degrees
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, walk long distances, and climb stairs
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Work collaboratively with stakeholders inside and outside the organization
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Position requires employee to stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit and must lift and/or move up to 45 pounds
Desired skills and qualifications
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Background in video production in a professional environment working with campaigns that help achieve business objectives
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Strong combination of educational and professional experience spanning several years is preferable
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A working knowledge of sports is preferrable
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Advanced knowledge in Adobe Premiere Pro
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Proficiency with the wider Adobe Creative Suite
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Experience with file management and organization
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High-level operational knowledge of DSLR and digital cinema cameras
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Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
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Willingness to digest and consider constructive feedback
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Ability to work productively and multi-task in a fast-paced environment, under tight deadlines
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Remain industry-aware regarding new technology and trends impacting the production industry
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Understand the nuanced difference between various social media platforms, along with the associated video strategy
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Ability to collaborate with business and marketing teams to create effective campaigns
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
