Director, Content

Summary

Direct the company’s day-to-day content strategy, as well as the team members who support it. Drive advancement of the organization’s storytelling through video production efforts for the Sacramento Kings, Golden 1 Center, and Stockton Kings by developing tactics to enhance the fan experience online and in-venue. Manage and support the career development of 9+ full- and part-time team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead content strategy, focused on long- and short-form video storytelling, including pre-production, production, editing, and post-production for use online, in market and venue.
• Direct the organization’s all-access, long-form video series to drive connection between the team and its worldwide fanbase.
• Manage department integration into video production, including marketing, partnerships, creative, social responsibility, communications, and ticket sales.
• Oversee home and away game and event coverage across brands.
• Manage use of analytics to test, support, report, benchmark and guide evolution of video production strategy.
• Actively maintain industry best practices, including video production optimization and trends, and recommend innovative methods to enrich the fan experience online and in arena.
• Oversee collaboration with third-party production companies and creators to enrich the organization’s video production.
• Collaborate across the organization to provide world-class customer service to internal and external customers.
  
  

Qualifications

• Background in video production, broadcast, journalism, communications, and/or social media.
• 6+ years of experience producing and editing videos to drive engagement for a global brand.
• 5+ years of experience developing and managing a team to establish and achieve ambitious goals.
• Expert knowledge and use of Sony, Canon, DJI, and the latest professional cameras and equipment.
• In-depth experience using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Final Cut Pro, Livestream, Frame.io, and Motion Array.
• Savvy with the latest in production audio, including coordinating music rights, and utilizing services such as Universal Production Music, APM and more.
• On the leading edge of the latest trends impacting culture with history of filtering and adapting those that can help advance an organization’s connection with its worldwide fanbase.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as experience overseeing production calendars and outlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Asana, artificial intelligence, and related platforms to drive business forward.
• Knowledge of the NBA, Sacramento Kings, entertainment, esports, and pop culture.
• Passionate about and committed to leadership, teamwork, responsiveness, and customer service.
• Motivated to thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented workplace.
• Regularly work days, nights, weekends, holidays, as well as travel.
  
  

Compensation

The salary range for this full-time, exempt role is $100,000 - $110,000 + a 10% annual discretionary bonus. Years of experience, skills, and other factors are considered when determining the salary offered. Total compensation & offer package will include the following:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for employees and dependents
• Self-Directed Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• Employer 401(k) match
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Sacramento Kings home game tickets, team store discounts, and more!