Team Video Production Manager

Manager, Video Production

Job Function: Video Production

Location: In Market (Minnesota)

Job Type: Employee

Position Summary

The Professional Women’s Hockey League Minnesota team is seeking an experienced and passionate Manager of Video Production. The Manager of Video Production will be responsible for creating compelling visual content that showcases the team and the team’s brand across all platforms. From ideation to delivery, you will lead the production process (shooting and editing), bringing complex ideas to life through captivating storytelling. Your role will require a keen visual eye, technical expertise, and the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines. The Manager of Video Production will report to the Director of Team Business Operations and will also work closely with the other local team Managers of Video Production as well as the Brand and Marketing team at the league level to drive storytelling and engaging content that aligns with the PWHL’s brand.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ideate, produce, post-produce, and deliver video content for the PWHL Market you are assigned, from concept development to final delivery.
• Produce, shoot and edit video content including video features, highlights, interviews and other on-demand content optimized for social media, website, app, and in-stadium platforms.
• Cover and capture events related to team as requested: games, practices and trainings, community appearances, and other events where needed.
• Shoot/edit game content and highlights on-site during all home and away games and at events as needed.
• Produce video content that engages viewers, reflects the brand, and adheres to all brand standards.
• Utilize a variety of storytelling techniques and skills to create engaging visual narratives that resonate with audiences.
• Work closely with internal constituents to understand project requirements and objectives and develop creative solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate video content into broader marketing initiatives and campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and messaging.
• Approach some video and content capture with a league perspective (equally capture both teams). Work closely with other team’s Video Production Manager to ensure needs are being met during games.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in video production and storytelling, and apply relevant insights to enhance our creative processes.
• Assist in media day execution.
• Design and create motion graphics for use in video features, if necessary.
• Provide general sound design and color correction.
• Help manage the logging and archiving of video content and the overall digital asset management.
• Assists with other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned.
  
  

Qualification Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in video production, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in producing, shooting, and editing compelling visual content.
• Minimum of 2 years of shoot and editing experience on both short-form and long-form sports-related projects for digital platforms – Required.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite – Required.
• Must have a strong grasp of the latest non-linear video editing techniques and visual trends, and how those apply to social and digital platforms.
• Thorough understanding of and ability to use basic video production equipment.
• Proficiency in motion graphics a plus.
• Experience with 3D modeling and animation a plus.
• Must be proficient with computers and MS Office programs.
• Must be able to work all home games, as well as frequent practices, training, events, and other activities in the local area.
• Must be available to work team training camp beginning in Mid-November.
• Ability to travel with the team, when needed.
  
  

Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes

• Demonstrate technical expertise in cameras, lighting, and audio equipment, ensuring high-quality production values in all video content.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Experience working in a team environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Passion for sports and a deep understanding of sports culture and fan engagement.
• Ability to complete job responsibilities with primarily personal equipment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate well with management-level peers as well as employees in other groups across the organization.
• Highly motivated to continuously learn and improve department processes.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work long, irregular hours and weekends as dictated by event schedules and project timetables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  

EEOC: The Professional Women’s Hockey League is 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.

Compensation Range

$60,000 - $65,000 USD