Just Hoop Inc - Sports Videographer

Videographer is needed in San Leandro, United States.

Client: Just Hoop Inc

Location: San Leandro, CA

Contract: Part-time

Job Description

The Videographer is an integral member of the Just Hoop, Inc. Team and is responsible for creating dynamic video features for in-game use, digital, sales, and corporate marketing. The role works closely with Marketing and Communications and other team members in the production of compelling video content across the club’s platforms.

Duties and Responsibilities

Overall Responsibility:

• Serve as an ambassador of Just Hoop, demonstrating our mission and values in a positive and professional manner while acting as a role model of the Just Hoop Brand.
• Take live fast-action photos at outdoor and indoor sporting events; photograph individual athletes, game/stadium action, fans, practices, and community events.
• Shoot and edit videos at outdoor and indoor sporting events; video individual athletes, game/stadium action, fans, practices, and community events; may create motion graphics.
• Edit video and sound to produce game highlights and promotional material.
• Upload photos and videos for easy retrieval and maintain a consistent digital asset management system.
• Provide fast turnaround of images for web, social media, and news media requests.
• Assist with generating content on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
• Disseminate videos and photographs to media or other third parties as directed.
• Travel to various games, camps, and events to capture shots and video footage.
• May assist other event personnel in the setup, operation, and cleanup of event venues as needed.

Requirements

• Knowledge/Interest in sports or specifically, basketball.
• Display a high level of competency in all areas of video production, including lighting, sound, motion graphics, color correction, and publishing.
• Proven ability to be detail-oriented, meet deadlines, and communicate quickly and clearly with colleagues.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects at a time with tight deadlines.
• Passion for engaging audiences, working with others, storytelling, outside-the-box thinking, and pushing the creative boundaries of sports video content.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Media Production, Film, Photography, TV (or currently in school).
• Preferred: Minimum of 2-3 years of video editing and shooting experience.

Working Conditions

This position requires regular evening and weekend availability. Work is primarily performed on a basketball court with appropriate climate controls. Travel, early morning, evening, and weekend work is required.

Physical Requirements

Essential functions of this position require lifting, manual dexterity, large motor skills, and effective communication.

Ability to stand and walk the court without difficulty for extended periods of time.

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting only occasionally; walking and standing are required regularly; incumbents may be required to kneel, crouch/squat, crawl, climb, stoop, turn/twist, balance, reach, or handle.

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details; verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability, and creative problem-solving skills are important.