Digital Video Producer
West Ham United London, United Kingdom Production Hybrid
Company Description
At the heart and soul of London since 1895, West Ham United is a dynamic, fan-focused football Club constantly moving forward but always with an eye on the past.
Our home at the London Stadium has a capacity of 62,500, making it one of the biggest club Stadia in the country; however, our tickets are the lowest priced for London-based clubs in the Premier League, echoing objectives to create Affordable Family Football.
In 2018, our Women's team gained professional status for the very first time, jumping 2 divisions and competing in the Women's Super League (WSL), the premier division of women's football in England. After finishing a respectable 7th, the team enjoyed particular success in the FA Cup, reaching the final of the competition, eventually being beaten by 2017 winners Manchester City.
In April 2019, we opened our brand-new Academy facility based at Chadwell Heath, which will help to bring through some of the very best talents in the area. The recent emergence of First Team Players Declan Rice and Ben Johnson is a testament to the work already being done at the Academy.
On the business side, we are continuing to create a Stadium our supporters can call home, with the renaming of the Billy Bonds Stand and Claret and Blue pitch surrounding amongst the latest developments. Additionally, the Club has achieved the Disability Confident Leader status.
The Club employs a constantly growing workforce of approximately 300 core staff and 500 Foundation and events staff and is a truly unique place to work. We welcome talented individuals who will thrive in our ambitious organisation.
In October 2023, West Ham United was awarded the Advanced level of the Premier League Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard, recognising the Club’s ongoing dedication and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). It is the second time West Ham United has received the award, which is the top accolade that can be achieved by Premier League clubs, having first been presented with the Advanced level in 2020.
Position
Role: Digital Video Producer
Location: London Stadium and Romford
Contract: Perm, Hybrid Working
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours
An exciting opportunity has come up within the Creative team as a Digital Video Producer. The successful candidate will be an important part of the content team and will lead on ideation and execution of entertainment features and branded content across West Ham United's digital channels. This is a hands-on role for an experienced shooter and editor.
Leading on the full production cycle for content across all channels, the successful candidate will collaborate with our wider content, partnerships, and communication teams to ensure all output is in line with the club’s content and brand strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work closely with the Senior Entertainment Producer to produce regular entertainment strands starting at research and development, through to shoot, edit and delivery.
* Collaborate with the content team to provide our Partnerships & Sales teams with ideas for partner content sitting on club channels.
* Work closely with the content team and each partnership manager to build out regular long-form formats for each partner (if/as required).
* Help assist the wider content team with filming and editing duties for content published on club channels.
* Meet regularly with the sales team to ensure the content team is proactively involved in ideas for new partners.
* Where needed, manage agencies by providing guidance and ensuring their work aligns with the club's vision and standards.
* Work with the Senior Video Manager to build out a solid talent network ranging from on-screen talent to production crew.
* Research and feedback to the wider team on new content ideas, techniques, and trends from around the sports industry on a fortnightly basis.
Requirements
Education/Qualifications/Experience:
* Demonstrable experience in developing entertainment/sports entertainment formats aimed at a 16-34 audience.
* Creative thinker, articulate, and persuasive, able to communicate creative ideas to a broad range of stakeholder groups.
* Proven track record of managing shoots and talent.
* Demonstrated willingness to take a 'hands-on' approach.
* Passion for digital content, particularly YouTube, TikTok & IG.
* Experience within the sporting sector is desirable.
Abilities/Skills/Knowledge:
* Fluency across all of Adobe CC Suite.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines.
* Must be resilient and tenacious; working in Premier League football is a high-pressure environment.
* Experienced shooting with large sensory cameras (preferably Sony range).
* Knowledge of football culture and the sports industry.
* Flexible with working hours and happy to work evenings, including home and away matchdays.
* Thinks of creative solutions to problems.
* Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
* Well organised and forward-thinking.
Other information
Benefits on offer (may vary based on contract type and location)
* 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
* Pension and life insurance
* Travel season ticket loan
* Cycle to work scheme
* Priority access to apply for match tickets
* Discounted season tickets
* Staff discounts in the club store, café, and our official partners' products and services
* Discounted gym membership and onsite fitness room facilities
* Family-friendly leave policies
* Company social events
EDI Statement
Our club's history is rooted in a solid commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and we openly strive to be leaders in promoting EDI values. West Ham United is tactical in its approach to addressing inequity and prioritising the undertaking of meaningful and lasting change for all.
We prioritise removing barriers to attracting and engaging the best talent from all communities. We are proactive in creating equal access to opportunities and benefits for everyone and a discrimination-free environment where everyone experiences being treated with dignity and respect regardless of their background, circumstances, or protected characteristics.
Safeguarding
At our Club and Foundation, we advocate a proactive approach to ensure every child and adult has the right to experience safety and be treated with care, respect, and dignity. Therefore, we prioritise protection from harm and promote safeguarding good practice and compliance as an integral part of all our operations and engagement. This includes conducting robust, safer recruitment checks to identify any potential risks associated with individuals who may pose a threat to children or adults who are at risk of harm.
How to Apply
To apply, please reply to the link with your full CV and a supporting statement outlining your motivation for applying and how you feel you meet the profile of the candidate we are looking for.
The deadline for applications is Monday 27th January 2025. Please note that the vacancy may close early if there is a high volume of applicants.
Queries
Thank you for your interest. If you have any queries, or require support with your application, please contact careers@westhamunited.co.uk.
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