Video Production Manager

PWHL; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

PWHL in Newark, NJ, is seeking a Video Production Manager to lead the creation of high-quality visual content that brings the New York Sirens to life across channels. Manage production from concept to editing, ensuring storytelling aligns with the league’s brand and deadlines.

The role collaborates with Social Media, Marketing, and Brand teams, requires 2–5 years of video production experience, and offers a $65,000–$70,000 annual salary in a hybrid, on-site/remote arrangement in the tri-state

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in video production.
• Minimum of 2 years of shooting and editing experience on both short-form and long-form sports-related projects for digital platforms.
• Expertise with professional camera equipment (Sony preferred).
• Strong understanding of composition, lighting, audio, and post-production techniques.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficient with computers and MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Ideate, produce, post-produce, and deliver video content from concept to final delivery.
• Produce, shoot, and edit video content including features, sizzles, highlights, and interviews.
• Cover events related to the team: games, practices, and community appearances.
• Lead game day event coverage and edit game content on-site during games as needed.
• Develop video content aligned with brand standards and adapt for each platform.
• Coordinate shoots and interviews with players and leaders to support storytelling.

Skills

Video production

Video editing

Camera operation

Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

Sony cameras

MS Office

Job description

About The PWHL

The Professional Women’s Hockey League delivers world-class competition and fosters meaningful connections with fans and communities through operational excellence, purposeful partnerships, and a focus on long‑term sustainability. We are dedicated to cultivating a workplace and league culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and inclusion, on and off the ice.

About The PWHL

The Professional Women’s Hockey League delivers world-class competition and fosters meaningful connections with fans and communities through operational excellence, purposeful partnerships, and a focus on long‑term sustainability. We are dedicated to cultivating a workplace and league culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and inclusion, on and off the ice.

Position Summary

The Video Production Manager is responsible for creating high‑quality, compelling visual content that brings the New York Sirens brand to life across all channels. This role leads the full production process, from concept development through filming and editing, delivering engaging storytelling under tight deadlines. Working closely with the Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Director of Business Operations and the League’s Brand and Marketing team, the Video Production Manager ensures consistent, impactful content that aligns with the PWHL’s visual identity and storytelling vision. The pay range for this position is $65,000 to $70,000 annually. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ideate, produce, post‑produce, and deliver video content for the team, from concept development to final delivery.
• Produce, shoot, and edit video content including video features, sizzles, highlight packages, interviews, and other on‑demand content optimized for, but not limited to, broadcast, social media, website, app, and in‑arena video boards and platforms.
• Cover and capture events related to the team as requested: games, practices, off‑ice training, community appearances, and other events where needed.
• Lead game day event coverage, including all game action, fan experience, partner activations, pre‑game and post‑game activities, and edit game content and highlights on‑site during all home and away games as needed.
• Produce engaging video content that reflects the brand and adheres to all established brand standards.
• Develop and adapt video content tailored to each platform, ensuring optimal performance and audience engagement.
• Coordinate video shoots and interviews with players, team leadership, and key stakeholders to support storytelling initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate video content into broader team and league initiatives and campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and messaging.
• Support the execution of Media Day.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in video production and storytelling, and apply relevant insights to enhance our creative processes.
• Manage the timely uploading, logging, and archiving of video content and overall digital asset management.

Required Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in video production, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in producing, shooting, and editing compelling visual content.
• Minimum of 2 years of shooting and editing experience on both short‑form and long‑form sports‑related projects for digital platforms.
• Expertise with professional camera equipment (Sony preferred).
• Strong understanding of composition, lighting, audio, and post‑production techniques.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficient with computers and MS Office programs.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
• This position is based in the United States. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. The PWHL does not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with motion graphics and animation.
• Deep understanding of sports culture and fan engagement.
• Available to work at team training camp beginning in mid‑November.

Flexibility & Travel

• This is a hybrid role based in Newark, New Jersey, USA. The Video Production Manager must be able to work both remotely and on‑site, with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required to support team activities, home and away games, and league events.
• Flexibility to work between West Orange, NJ at the teams practice facility, Newark, NJ for all home games and Manhattan for in‑office team collaboration twice a week. Additional travel required across the tri‑state area for community and player appearances.
• Ability to travel to all away games.

Benefits

The PWHL offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including health, vision, and dental insurance with League contributions toward premiums; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; League‑paid life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; League‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; Responsible Paid Time Off (flexible, non‑accruing time off); paid holidays; paid bereavement leave; and paid parental leave. Eligibility and coverage are subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

A background check will be conducted once a successful candidate is identified.