Position: Video Production Specialist
Reports to: Multimedia Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

This position requires professional quality shooting and editing of racquet sports video including: tennis, pickleball, padel, squash, and platform tennis, as well as the creation of educational videos for our certification pathways. Must be highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Media Encoder and Audition. Projects include (but are not limited to): On-line course content creation, racquet sports instructional videos, educational sessions, podcasts, marketing campaigns, social media, and promotional content.

**Must include demo reel with resume. Looking for emphasis on storytelling segments**

Essential Functions

Shoot and edit video for various projects and platforms
Setup/breakdown of equipment at beginning/end of shoot
Maintain assets and projects using orderly archiving system
Conceptualize and design graphics and animations assigned by Multimedia Manager
Work with marketing team to ensure deadlines and client expectations are met
Responsible for care and maintenance of production equipment
Participate in creative brainstorming meetings
Perform other job-related duties as requested

Required Competencies

Extensive knowledge about the sport of tennis and/or other racquet sports
Advanced filming, video editing, audio, color correction, and motion graphic design skills
Highly organized with significant attention to detail
Advanced knowledge and experience with production gear such as: tripods, lights, C-stands, stabilizer, and teleprompter
Exceptional writing / producing / story-telling ability
Strong communication skills
Excellent work ethic
Teamwork capacity across multiple departments
Strong ability to multi-task, adapt to change, and manage time well
Strong organizational skills and follow-through
Effective problem solver
Positive attitude with a passion for raising the creative bar
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work in a creative and corporate environment
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to take feedback and creative critique

Required Education and Experience

2+ years of experience in video production
Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop and Media Encoder)
Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and deliver high-end video content
Technologically savvy with ability to problem solve production related issues
Ability to provide a list of references, credits, and demo reel

Preferred Experience

Racquet sports experience or general knowledge
Experience with graphic design and still photography
Working knowledge of 3D software such as Element 3D and Cinema 4D
Experience with green screen
Experience with lighting sets

Supervisory Responsibility

This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This job also operates outside of the office in various shooting locations in all types of weather.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Proper lifting techniques are required. This position may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds for files and computer printouts. During production, this position must regularly lift up to 30 pounds. Production days can be long and taxing and may take place in extreme heat and humidity.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and typical hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Travel
There is one week of travel required for this position to attend our annual World Conference and some additional travel may be required to various shooting locations.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

The RSPA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The RSPA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, and recall, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA)