Digital Content Producer, Vertical Video

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Digital Content Producer, Vertical Video

Digital Services

Footprint Center

Phoenix, Arizona

Job Summary:

Suns Legacy Partners includes several companies and many different departments that support the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Footprint Center.

Would you like to win championships and build sustained success? Suns Legacy Partners is looking for individuals that are committed to pursuing excellence and be part of crafting memorable experiences.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated creator to join our team as an Digital Content Producer, Vertical Video with the Digital Services Department. This person will seek to conceptualize, create, and distribute compelling vertical video content to drive engagement and conversation across TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts as well as within the Suns-Mercury-Footprint Center mobile app. This producer will be involved in strategic & creative planning, video production, community management and metric-based goals within our best-in-class Social Media Strategy team. This person will spearhead our mobile-first content initiatives and be a cross-brand resource.

What Will You Do:

• Ideate and produce vertical video content (primarily vertical) TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels, and YouTube Shorts as well as within the Suns-Mercury-Footprint Center mobile app.
• Lead vertical video production from ideation through post-launch, providing viewers with shareable and engaging experiences.
• Brainstorm regularly with members of the Brand Marketing other Content team members.
• Coordinate and communicate frequently with Social Strategists on timing and publishing of projects.
• Review data and performance around Vertical Video content weekly, spearheading strategy adjustments as needed.
• Work with the team to optimize feature content for Vertical Video platforms.
• Ownership and organization in consistently ingesting raw footage and finished projects.
• Cultivate a positive team dynamic and work collaboratively with all levels.
• Maintain a robust understanding of the production and post-production processes when partnering with the Centercourt Studios team.
• Keep current with NBA and WNBA programming, storylines, talent, brands, and products.
• Accepts feedback from team leaders on creative, production and editing.
• Travel to events and content shoots to create on-site content, when necessary.
• Available during event hours, which will include evenings and weekends.

What We Need From Our Digital Content Producer, Vertical Video:

• 2-3 years of experience in social media content creation.
• Deep understanding of TikTok/Reels style editing and curation.
• Experienced content editing and creation skills using Adobe Photoshop and Premiere.
• Strong social media proficiency – always online across TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Snapchat.
• Deep awareness and understanding of social media trends, memes, pop culture, and viral content.
• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills & organization skills.
• Ability to work creatively and efficiently in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledgeable about NBA players and teams; experience in professional sports is helpful.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Experience/ Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Social Media, Video Production or related experience or field of study.
• 3-5 years of related experience in social video production including editing experience with Adobe Premiere, Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc.
• Significant experience using video production features within social video apps such as TikTok and Reels.
• Ability to trend-spot on TikTok and Instagram, and quickly pitch, shoot, and edit creative ideas based on specific trends.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-based, ever-changing environment while remaining organized and detail-oriented.
• In touch with social media landscape and trends.
• Knowledgeable and passionate about sports, entertainment, music, and pop culture content and storylines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Prior experience creating content for an entertainment brand, team, or other professional social media account preferred.

What You Can Expect:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to optimally perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays to meet business needs.
• Ability to transit around the arena for long periods of time.
• Occasional travel from time to time for professional development.
• This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%
• S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Position is predominately computer-based, requiring the use of a computer monitor.
• Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English.
• Wide range of fulltime benefit options including
  • Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
  • Life and Disability options
  • Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
  • In-arena work requirements with the potential of hybrid schedules based on each role and department.
• Perks:
  • Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
  • Tickets available for Phoenix Mercury and Rattlers games
• Visit our Culture page to learn more about our culture and work environment

Suns Legacy Partners, LLC. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact our People & Culture Recruiting team at SLPrecruiting@suns.com