About the Position

Golden State Valkyries are looking for a Manager, Video to build content and develop stories for our social media channels and in-arena distribution. Projects include activations for brand content, partnership, and social media. In this role, you will ensure the quality of our product matches the standards set by leadership. You should have a creative mind with a passion for crafting immersive and entertaining content.

In this role, you will produce, shoot and edit content to create video features for various distribution touch points. Topics include behind-the-scenes coverage of the team on game days, Valkyries community events and partnership activation videos. You will work within brand guidelines to ensure that all content is consistent and accurate while bringing platform appropriate creativity and personality to each project. This position reports to the Director, Content & Social Media and will involve travel and non-traditional work hours.

Come share your expertise while learning more about this growing sports and entertainment organization that values your initiative and dedication!

This is a full-time position based onsite in Oakland, CA with time spent in San Francisco for game days.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate cameras and set up lighting on production shoots as needed
• Assist in developing short-form video features for the teams’ digital channels
• Capture high-speed game, practice action, and press conferences on video
• Shoot community events and partnership activation events as needed
• Edit player video features, promotional spots, and other video content as directed
• Color correction, audio mixing and motion graphics creation
• Assist the Director, Content & Social Media in maintaining all video equipment and look for new video production equipment to use
• Establish and maintain high quality style that separates Golden State Valkyries from other sports teams
• Identify, conceptualize and complete feature content in a timely manner
• Collaborate with Director, Content to edit features, promotional spots, and various video content
• Collaborate with internal departments to create and execute content
• Stay current on video technologies and industry trends; Make recommendations to continually innovate and improve operations and enhance the video experience of WNBA Golden State Studio content
• Coordinate video assets to ensure post-production workflow stays on course
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in film production, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years in a professional production environment, preferably within the sports industry
• Experience in videography, photojournalism or a visual story-telling field
• Experience with various lighting techniques and setups
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (specifically Premiere and After Effects)
• Knowledge of documentary videos styles and techniques and audio recording
• Self-Starter and ability to handle production shoots independently
• Ability to operate digital cinema cameras for production shoots (RED Gemini, Sony FS7, FS5, A7s)
• Knowledge of digital content videos styles, platforms and techniques, and motion graphics creation
• Ability to independently handle production shoots
• Ability to build positive working relationships with clients and peers at all levels within the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication, service and resolution skills
• Ability to balance multiple projects in a demanding and fast-paced work environment
• Strong ability to identify, shoot and produce compelling content across all platforms
• Ability to provide a demo reel or portfolio of creative work samples (shooting and editing)

Time Commitment

• Ability to travel 2-3 months out of the year
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, working early mornings, late nights and weekends with possible overnight shifts as needed

Compensation

• $32.00 - 34.00 per hour + Bonus
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and dependents
• Employer 401K match
• Vacation and generous paid time off plan for pregnancy and parental leaves

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

 Golden State Valkyries is an equal opportunity employer.

We will ensure that qualified applicants 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.

Want to learn more about who we are and what we value? Visit www.warriors.com/employment