Creative Services Assistant

Rockford IceHogs; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Rockford IceHogs in Rockford, IL is seeking a part-time video production specialist to support Creative Services and Event Presentation. The role involves producing video and animation for in-arena displays, social media and marketing, with about 30 hours per week during the hockey season.

Ideal candidates have proven ability to operate on-location shoots, handle lighting and audio, and create motion graphics and still graphics.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience with a college or professional sports team or in a television agency or related field.
• Ability to work approximately 30 hours per week during the hockey season (Sept–Apr) in Rockford, IL or on-site as needed.
• Proven ability to set up and operate on-location video shoots, lighting and audio.
• Creation of motion graphics, video edits and still graphics; multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Demo reel is required; sports video production experience is not required but highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide video production, motion graphics, and still graphic design support for the department.
• Attend weekly department and all staff meetings in person or virtually.
• Create content for videoboard, ribbon boards and digital dasher boards and social media.
• Shoot video highlights at home games.
• Shoot photography at home games when needed.
• Assist in event presentation and/or creative services duties on gamedays.
• Assist in maintenance of video equipment and props.

Skills

Video production

Motion graphics

On-location shoots

Camera operation

Video lighting

Audio setup

Video editing

Graphic design

Social media content

Demo reel

Job description

Role Summary

This part time position will work in tandem with both the Creative Services and Event Presentation Departments to produce video and animation content for the IceHogs on the in arena video board ribbon board display panels and digital dasher boards and for use in social media and marketing platforms This position will work approximately 30 hours a week during the hockey season September April and would work either in our offices in Rockford IL or on site when necessary and be a member of the weekly all staff meetings There will also be game night responsibilities for this position Ideal candidate has demonstrative success in video production and would have at least 1 year of experience working with a college or professional sports team or in a television agency or other related field and can work independently or in cooperation with others Skills needed include knowledge of setting up and operating on location video shoots operating a camera video lighting set up and the proper use of audio equipment Additional skills required for the role include the knowledge of creating motion graphics edit video and create still graphics while multi tasking in a fast paced environment Demo reel is required Sports video production experience not required by highly recommended

Primary Responsibilities Provide video production motion graphics and still graphic design support for the department Attend weekly department and all staff meetings either in person or virtually Creating content for the videoboard ribbon boards and digital dasher boards Shooting video highlights at most home games Shooting photography at home games when needed Be available to assist with event presentation andor creative services duties on gamedays Assist in the maintenance of video equipment and props in the department

The Team

The Rockford IceHogs founded in 1999 and members of the American Hockey League AHL is a premier organization and primary development affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks Located in Rockford IL the Team calls the newly renovated BMO Center its home and offices in downtown Rockford 401 E State Street As the longest running professional sports team in Rockford the organization has developed a passionate local fan base and has set multiple attendance records over the years while establishing a strong community presence The Rockford IceHogs goal is to continue providing exceptional fan experiences elevating fan attendance making a substantial impact in the community and continuing their commitment to developing exceptional talent