The Role
We are looking for a Camera Operator / Assistant Editor to join our growing Video team and play a key role in delivering exceptional content across all areas.
You will collaborate with the Camera Operations Manager and Senior Producer / Editor to ensure that our club is renowned for making best-in-class video content. In this exciting role, you'll be shooting and assistant editing a diverse range of work with the Women's and Men's First Teams as well as our Academy teams; you will play a vital part in the creation of a vast array of content including matchdays, training coverage and long form documentaries.
Who we are
We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history, here.
Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).
Your day-to-day
- Shoot a diverse range of video - you'll be entrusted to shoot match features, training sessions, interviews, press conferences, long form formats and new signing and contract renewal videos
- Prepare all edits for broadcast - you will ingest, manage, log and transcribe media and will also resize video pieces for various platforms and add subtitles, plus search for library music and stock footage. You will have an understanding of delivery formats across social media and broadcast. There will also be opportunities to edit packages and features
- Act as first port of call for our content - you will respond swiftly to footage requests from across the club and from external media companies
- Uphold our high standards - you'll be instrumental in maintaining the department's video output as a market leader in both content and style
- Ensure department best practice is followed - you will be responsible for making sure department workflows and data management protocols are observed and for ensuring all footage is captured and stored appropriately
What we are looking for
- Track record of creating video content - you come with extensive experience of producing, shooting and editing sport content
- Hands-on experience with key equipment and workflows - you're well versed in working with a wide range of video cameras, editing software, media management software and general production workflows
- Exceptional communication skills - you pride yourself on your ability to build impactful relationships with a wide range of colleagues
- Audience-first approach - you're equipped with a good understanding of how to engage with different audiences all over the world
- Best-in-class attention to detail - you're highly organised and able to work at pace without compromising quality or accuracy
- Collaborative mindset - you possess a strong team ethic and thrive when you're working closely with others
- Proud ambassador for our club - you passionately go about your work in a way that's authentic to our brand and culture and you have the drive and desire to move us forward
Why choose us
At Arsenal, we want everyone to feel a sense of trust and belonging, so we are proud of both our club values and also what we offer to our employees. As one of our Gunners, you will receive:
- An exciting reward and recognition scheme
- Generous holiday allowance which increases with your length of service
- Great internal learning and development programmes
- A flexible hybrid working model
- Priority access to apply for match tickets
- A competitive health and wellbeing benefits package
- A leading Employee Assistance Programme
- Great discounts with some of our Partners
Arsenal for Everyone
Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family. We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch.
Disability Confident Leader
We are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
If you are likely to meet the definition of being a ‘disabled person’ according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme - please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.
Application Closing Date - Friday 22nd November 2024
Please note: we reserve the right to close the position early if application volumes are particularly high. We encourage you to get your application in sooner rather than later.
Good luck!