Content Producer

Gondola; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Content Producer with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where your creativity will help tell compelling stories that resonate with fans. This role involves producing diverse video content, from ideation to execution, while collaborating with a passionate team. You'll be at the forefront of engaging a younger audience through innovative storytelling and media strategies. If you have a love for baseball and a drive for excellence in content creation, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the world of sports entertainment. Embrace the challenge and bring your vision to life in a vibrant and inclusive environment!

Qualifications

• Proficient in Adobe Cloud and video editing software.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Research and create engaging video content for the Pirates.
• Manage projects and ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.

Skills

Adobe Cloud

Non-Linear Editing Software

Professional Cameras

Lighting Equipment

Audio Equipment

Organizational Skills

Content Creation

Knowledge of Baseball

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field

Tools

Video Editing Software

Professional Video Cameras

Job description

The Pittsburgh Pirates are a storied franchise in Major League Baseball who are reinventing themselves on every level. Boldly and relentlessly pursuing excellence by:

1. purposefully developing a player and people-centered culture;
2. deeply connecting with our fans, partners, and colleagues;
3. passionately creating lifetime memories for generations of families and friends; and
4. meaningfully impacting our communities and the game of baseball.

At the Pirates, we believe in the power of a diverse workforce and strive to create an inclusive culture centered in Passion, Innovation, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Empathy, and Service.

Job Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking for a Content Producer to join our growing team and help us build content that drives our storytelling narrative and business value. Our focus is to tell the stories of our past, present, and future in ways that connect on an emotional level with our fanbase, future fanbase, and beyond. This role will be an integral part of the Story Team at the Pirates, working alongside a team of creatives, community, and public relations. A strong understanding of current advertising, social and media trends that will engage a younger audience is a must.

Responsibilities

1. Research, create, and deliver traditional & non-traditional video content that tells the story of the Pirates organization, our community, our fans, and our future here and all over the world.
2. Brainstorm and ideate on topics for short form, long form, social, and in-stadium content.
3. Take a brief from concept to execution without fear of failure.
4. Serve as the primary editor of your work, ensuring processes are followed correctly prior to publication.
5. Manage your daily project load, ensuring deliverables are on time, formatted and color corrected, and ladder back to the brief.
6. Provide and accept real and constructive feedback when necessary.
7. Work directly with leadership to ensure KPI’s and goals are obtained personally and for the Pirates brand.
8. Perform as videographer & editor on various projects including game-day responsibilities.
9. Maintain, ingest, log, archive content and various other duties pertaining to media.
10. Conceptualize and build new ideas and concepts for Pittsburgh Pirates creative content.
11. Lead or assist in setup and break down of on and off-site video productions.
12. Be ready and available to assist, learn and develop in other areas of production and on the creative team.
13. Have a finger on the pulse of pop culture and what content works with this generation, as well as strategy for what videos work when and where on all platforms.
14. Always represent the Pittsburgh Pirates in a positive and professional manner.

Qualifications

1. Authorized to work lawfully in the United States.
2. Proficient in Adobe Cloud with working knowledge of a non-Linear Editing software.
3. Hands-on experience with professional cameras, lighting, and audio equipment.
4. Strong organizational skills.
5. Ability to multi-task while producing accurate, high-quality work within specified deadlines.
6. Self-motivated, self-sufficient, and able to adapt to a team mentality.
7. The ability to work flexible hours, evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
8. A knowledge and understanding for the game of baseball.
9. Strong creative ability, a passion for content creation, and an outgoing personality are encouraged.
10. A desire to grow within professional sports creative.
11. All applicants must submit a demo reel of your work or a portfolio with videos. Applicants without a reel will not be considered.
12. Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
13. At least 2-3 years of professional experience or 3-4 years collegiate-based internships/class credit.
14. Experience working in baseball is a plus.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are integral to who we are as an organization. We believe that our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the communities we serve and that diverse voices should be elevated and intentionally integrated into our work. Even if you feel as if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications, we still strongly encourage you to apply.