TITLE: Creative Director
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time
COMPANY: Spire Sports + Entertainment: Greenville Swamp Rabbits
LOCATION: Greenville, SC
SUMMARY:
Spire Sports & Entertainment is a diversified sports and entertainment organization that pushes the boundaries of traditional marketing to foster business growth in the rapidly changing modern era. Having acquired the Greenville Swamp Rabbits of the ECHL in March of 2020, the organization has seen tremendous growth in all areas of business development, highlighted by overall league-recognition as the ECHL’s ‘Rising Star Award’ winner and finalist in back-to-back seasons.
As an organization we continue to strive daily to work and live by our core principles of what it means to be a RABBIT:
R – Relentless
A – Accountable
B – Believe
B – Bold
I – Impactful
T – Team-first
JOB DESCRIPTION: Spire Sports & Entertainment and the Greenville Swamp Rabbits are seeking a creative, organized, and talented Creative Director. This role requires a high-achieving Executor skilled in video production, editing and motion graphics. This individual will lead all video projects, and work in unison with our Design, Art, Web, Graphics team. This leader, who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and be the best executor on the team, will be integral in supporting our digital and fan engagement strategy through engaging video storytelling. It will require in-depth collaboration across all aspects of the organization to deliver high-quality content across multiple platforms.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develop and Execute the digital strategy for content creation and campaigns; including: community programming, ticketing programs, special theme/jersey promotional releases, story telling through the game of hockey, theme game activations and event recaps. Must be a skilled and willing videographer.
- Enhance the deliverables and execution of Corporate Partnerships through creative concepts and compelling visual content.
- Produces, edits, and delivers engaging video content and motion graphics for the Greenville Swamp Rabbits social media, website, and in-arena.
- Organizes, condenses, and edits footage for the needs of the teams- ability to edit and transfer files such as highlights quickly to desired parties.
- Works with Manager, Game Entertainment & Content to develop an in-arena experience that captures the audience; elevates the fan experience; and brings promotional / theme concepts to life through visual presentation.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in videography, video editing, motion graphics and content production – sports or entertainment experience is preferred
- Ability to work under pressure and turn around high-quality work quickly
- Organized and efficient, process and execution driven
- Ability to make and keep deadlines
- Professional demeanor
- Excels at communication and collaboration
- Desire to take initiative and is detail-oriented
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
The Greenville Swamp Rabbits and Spire Sports are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
