Director, Digital & Video (Colorado Rapids)

Company: Kroenke Sports Enterprises
Location: Commerce City
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. Kroenke Sports & Entertainment is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We will welcome fans into our venues as family, providing respect and care from the purchase of a ticket, to the drive home. We will celebrate the best in sport and entertainment by recognizing the diversity and human spirit around us, and by working within our community to improve the lives of all those within the community. We will strive to perform this mission within a viable and self-sustaining business model.. The Rapids Digital department manages all digital assets for Colorado Rapids Soccer Club, one of the founding clubs in Major League Soccer. This includes ColoradoRapids.com, the team’s space within the MLS App, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and a share of the weekly email communication. The department acts as the primary news & information outlet for the club and their goal is to amplify the brand and ethos of the club 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The group’s goal is to tell the story of the club like nobody else can, focusing specifically on visual content.. Position Summary. As part of the Rapids Digital department, the Director of Digital & Video will oversee and manage a large portion of the group’s day-to-day planning, scheduling & video strategy while striving to meet business and club-wide goals. This position will act as the primary connection for different stakeholders within the Digital department but also in communicating across the front office with project leads in Marketing and Communications. In addition, this position will be tasked with managing the club’s video content strategy in collaboration with videographers, producers and social media staff. This position will be heavily involved in general project management and video production.. Essential Functions/Responsibilities. Manage video content strategy, calendar, publishing schedule & coverage of the club. Oversee video assets and production including staffing, content development & strategy. Work with Communications/Marketing to ensure messaging is aligned & business goals are met. Continually pushing envelop for video initiatives and developing innovative solutions. Pitch content ideas and see them through to delivery including all phases of development and production.. Maintain strong interdepartmental relationships across the front office & with external partners. Strategically drive digital commerce through video content that supports retail and ticket sales. Provide documents and recommendations on trending topics, products and best practices. Conduct project-based and monthly recaps by tracking performance and identifying trends. Performance Requirements/Skills. Experience managing a content team including videographers and graphic designers. Experience executing against a content strategy and collaborating on large projects. Understanding of video production trends in the industry and sport. Ability to conduct meetings and convey big picture strategy. Strong time management skills, understanding of creative workflow and digital trends. Ability to multitask and manage multiple project timelines simultaneously. Ability to meet deadlines and communicate deliveries to different parties. Comfortable working across departments with differing objectives – broadcast, media, marketing, community, sponsorship, PR, and soccer operations. Manage partnerships with brands, teams, and external clients as it pertains to site/mobile app. Communicate effectively through written copy – both internally and externally. Strong attention to detail and proof-reading skills. Quickly and clearly organize thoughts and projects and present them as needed. Pitch content concepts and execution plans for video and social activations. Passion for content creation, storytelling, brand building and trends of consumers. Availability to work long and/or irregular hours, including weekends and holidays, travel as needed. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Mac/PC software, and web/new media technology. Basic Photoshop, InDesign, photography and social media skills. Strong knowledge of rules, culture and terminology of MLS and American soccer. Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations or related field. Expertise in HTML, CSS and SEO. General office equipment including copier, fax, phone, computer/keyboard, etc.. General photography and video equipment. Education/Experience. Bachelors Degree in related field, required.. Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in the field, preferably managing staff and in a professional or college sports environment. Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.. #LI - DNP. Kroenke Sports Enterprises - 1 day ago - save job. If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this as Indeed is not responsible for the employer's application process.. Get job updates from Kroenke Sports Enterprises. Thousands of employers search for candidates on Indeed

Director, Digital & Video (Colorado Rapids)

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