Digital Video Producer & Photographer

This is a Full Time Job

Pacers Sports & Entertainment is excited to add a digital video producer / photographer to its digital content team! This position will be responsible for shooting, producing and editing content with a focus on Indiana Fever social channels, but will also have an opportunity to produce content for all Pacers Sports & Entertainment brands, including Pacers, Boom & entertainment teams.

This position requires passion and excitement for social and how to create engaging content for fans of basketball and other entertainment. An ideal candidate has a high-powered creative mind, plus a strong understanding of brand goals and digital trends. Being a strong, clear communicator is vital to success in this role.

Because this role will work across numerous properties, having an understanding of not only basketball, but entertainment at large, is essential. We are looking for someone who is well-versed in content of all formats, lengths, and platforms. This position will be well-supported by a creative team composed of social media managers, graphic designers, digital marketers and more.

This role will be in the mix as a primary team member traveling to events where video coverage is deemed necessary, including but not limited to away Fever games, WNBA/NBA events, larger content and community initiatives, and more. The role will work highly cross-functionally with Brand Marketing, Game Operations, Corporate Partnerships, Basketball Operations, Community Engagement, and Ticketing teams, among others.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead in the development and execution of video & photo content for delivery across Indiana Fever social channels, as well as other PS&E brands.
• Bring unique and creative ideas to the table, while producing engaging content of all formats & lengths.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ideate and execute strategies that meet brand goals and elevate consumption across platforms.
• Coordinate and lead video projects, including branded content, on-location shoots, and live streams.
• Assist in game night duties of video production, including editing highlights in real-time.
• Create content for various internal teams, including Basketball Operations, Community Engagement, Ticket Sales, Brand Marketing and others.
• Monitor and communicate the latest video & photo trends to stay cutting edge.
• Proactively bring forward new ideas and creative approaches to elevate content.
• Collaborate with Digital Motion Graphics Designer to develop consistent a consistent graphics kit, lower thirds, intros, and outros.
• Archive projects and maintain the organization of the archive.
• Maintain brand consistency and support brand strategy throughout all content and executions.
• In every position, each employee is expected to align with PS&E's mission and core values along with actively participating in company-sponsored community outreach programs.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and at least two years of professional experience, and/or a combination of graduate level education (i.e. MBA) and experience.
• 2 years of creative video and photo experience in high-level sports at the collegiate or professional level.
• Strong knowledge working with Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Understanding of social media platforms, their audiences, and how content performs on each, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, LinkedIn, TikTok, Threads, and other emerging channels.
• Ability to multitask with a high attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• An understanding of the game of basketball and a knowledge of the WNBA/NBA.
• Strong interest in women's sports, the WNBA, and the Indiana Fever.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, move heavy objects, use a computer, use a telephone, speak, hear, and write.

While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate and the noise level in Gainbridge Fieldhouse / game environment is usually loud. The stress level may become high during certain times of the year.