Summary:

Direct the company’s day-to-day content strategy, as well as the team members who support it. Drive advancement of the organization’s storytelling through video production efforts for the Sacramento Kings, Golden 1 Center, and Stockton Kings by developing tactics to enhance the fan experience online and in-venue. Manage and support the career development of 9+ full- and part-time team members.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead content strategy, focused on long- and short-form video storytelling, including pre-production, production, editing, and post-production for use online, in market and venue.
Direct the organization’s all-access, long-form video series to drive connection between the team and its worldwide fanbase.
Manage department integration into video production, including marketing, partnerships, creative, social responsibility, communications, and ticket sales.
Oversee home and away game and event coverage across brands.
Manage use of analytics to test, support, report, benchmark and guide evolution of video production strategy.
Actively maintain industry best practices, including video production optimization and trends, and recommend innovative methods to enrich the fan experience online and in arena.
Oversee collaboration with third-party production companies and creators to enrich the organization’s video production.
Collaborate across the organization to provide world-class customer service to internal and external customers.

Qualifications:

Background in video production, broadcast, journalism, communications, and/or social media.
6+ years of experience producing and editing videos to drive engagement for a global brand.
5+ years of experience developing and managing a team to establish and achieve ambitious goals.
Expert knowledge and use of Sony, Canon, DJI, and the latest professional cameras and equipment.
In-depth experience using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Final Cut Pro, Livestream, Frame.io, and Motion Array.
Savvy with the latest in production audio, including coordinating music rights, and utilizing services such as Universal Production Music, APM and more.
On the leading edge of the latest trends impacting culture with history of filtering and adapting those that can help advance an organization’s connection with its worldwide fanbase.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as experience overseeing production calendars and outlines.
Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Asana, artificial intelligence, and related platforms to drive business forward.
Knowledge of the NBA, Sacramento Kings, entertainment, esports, and pop culture.
Passionate about and committed to leadership, teamwork, responsiveness, and customer service.
Motivated to thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented workplace.
Regularly work days, nights, weekends, holidays, as well as travel.

Compensation:

The salary range for this full-time, exempt role is $100,000 - $110,000 + a 10% annual discretionary bonus. Years of experience, skills, and other factors are considered when determining the salary offered. Total compensation & offer package will include the following:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for employees and dependents
Self-Directed Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
Employer 401(k) match
Cell Phone Stipend
Sacramento Kings home game tickets, team store discounts, and more!

Director, Content