Job Summary:
The Tigers are seeking a creative and social savvy content producer to join our social media team. This individual will be responsible for implementing a strategic and creative approach to social-first video content through a strong understanding of video-editing, video equipment and the social media sports landscape. The ideal candidate will generate fresh, exciting ideas that will engage our current fans and help us reach the next generation of Tigers fans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Shoot and edit engaging social-first video content for various platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube
- Collaborate with the social media team to deliver high-quality short and long-form content in a timely manner such as in-game highlights, polished hype reels, features and branded content
- Collaborate across departments to produce content that supports objectives for marketing, sales, partnerships and community initiatives
- Support the creation and execution of the overall social media strategy, especially as it relates to the creative, platform-specific approach to video content
- Support day-to-day social media content calendar execution and real-time content creation
- Develop content that ties Tigers baseball back to current events, trending topics and pop culture in a way that is relevant to the Tigers brand and our fan base
- Brainstorm and execute quality creative that helps us reach new fans and increases video views
- Ideate creative content and oversee projects from conceptualization to delivery
- Stay up to date with industry trends, social media platform updates and emerging technologies to advise on and continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of our video content
- Assist with procuring new equipment and managing equipment inventory
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 2-3 years of experience in digital video and/or creative content production
- College degree in video production or related field or equivalent work experience
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and solid technical knowledge
- Knowledge and experience in videography, editing, lighting and sound
- Strong portfolio demonstrating experience creating and editing video content for social media
- Ability to meet tight deadlines while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Must always maintain a professional attitude and be receptive to feedback
- Be adaptable to change and open to different perspectives
- Willing to work flexible hours including weekends, nights and holidays
- Some travel may be required
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Experience working in the sports and entertainment industry
- Experience with motion graphics a plus
All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Detroit Tigers.
Detroit Tigers is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.
