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Job Summary:
As a Videographer/Producer, you will create engaging video content and contribute to the production of live sporting events, original programming, and digital media for Midco Sports. You will apply storytelling, videography, editing, and production expertise to deliver high-quality content that connects with viewers across multiple platforms. Through collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence, you will help elevate Midco Sports' regional sports coverage and community impact.
Responsibilities:
- Aid in the production of live sporting events and original programming for Midco Sports.
- Involvement in concept creation, professional and effective writing, various forms of production techniques, videography and editing.
- Operate cameras, editing equipment and perform other duties in a live sports environment.
- Operate non-linear computer editing equipment, such as Adobe Creative Suite
- Participate in the creative process to develop content for social media platforms and for live sports broadcasts.
- Direct and implement the production of local and regional content.
- Present creative concepts and explain production methods to internal staff and external contacts.
- Comply with operating procedures directed by leadership and engineering.
- Operate and drive a company vehicle in compliance with all Midco policies and procedures, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to traffic laws. Maintain vehicle cleanliness and ensure regular maintenance and repairs are conducted as scheduled to uphold a professional image.
- Model Midco’s mission, vision, values, ethos, and Leadership Success Drivers, and inspire others to do the same.
- Ensure customer privacy by adhering to Midco’s privacy guidelines while actively following Midco policies and procedures.
- Maintain reliable and predictable attendance as required by the position.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Note: Management reserves the right to assign or reassign functions and responsibilities to this job description at any time.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- 3 years of experience in sports, news or a related field.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, television production, advertising or equivalent.
Work Environment:
- The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate to loud depending on production location and event activities.
- Work is performed in a variety of settings including professional office environments, remote locations, production facilities, broadcast trucks, and sporting venues.
- Requires attendance at live sporting events, which may involve evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel.
- May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week and other than normal business hours to support production schedules and business needs.
- Occasional outdoor work and must be able to work in all weather conditions.
Physical Demands:
- May occasionally be required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or move throughout production and event locations. The team member must occasionally lift and/or carry loads of up to 50 lbs.
- May be required to remain in a seated position for extended periods while planning, monitoring, or directing productions.
- May occasionally lift or move production materials, equipment, or supplies.
- Heavy keyboard, mouse, and computer usage required with repetitive movements.
- May be required to walk, stand, or remain mobile for extended periods while overseeing live productions and sporting events.
- In-person visits to a customer’s place of business are normal in the performance of this job. Specific abilities required include accessing a customer's place of business by stairs or elevator, operating doors or other entrances, navigating hallways and buildings, etc., and adapting successfully to a constantly changing environment.
Mental Demands:
- Strong organizational and time management skills to balance multiple projects, production schedules, and deadlines simultaneously.
- Attention to detail to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency across video, broadcast, and digital content.
- Creative thinking and storytelling skills to develop engaging content ideas and effectively communicate messages to diverse audiences.
- Ability to make sound decisions and solve problems in fast-paced, deadline-driven production environments.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and community stakeholders.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing production needs, schedules, priorities, and live event conditions while maintaining professionalism and composure.
Ability to receive, incorporate, and provide constructive feedback throughout the creative and production process.
