Video Production Assistant (Seasonal Position)

Who are the Myrtle Beach Pelicans? We are the Class-A Affiliate of the Chicago Cubs and are located less than a mile from the beautiful white sand beaches that stretch for 60+ miles along the Grand Strand. Myrtle Beach hosts 20,000,000+ visitors annually and the destination consistently ranks among the best in the country.The Pelicans are entering their 26th season in Myrtle Beach and play at beautiful Pelicans Ballpark. Myrtle Beach Pelicans Awards & Accolades #1 MiLB Single-A Ballpark Experience for 6th Consecutive Year (Stadium Journey Magazine, 2023) 2020 Community Award Winner (SC Governor's Conference on Tourism & Travel) 2015 Bob Freitas Class A-Advanced Award Winner (Baseball America) Carolina League Excellence in Marketing & Promotions Award Top 5 Myrtle Beach Attraction (TripAdvisor) TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Recipient Franchise Sellout Record (15) Franchise Record for Average Nightly Attendance (4,197) Back-to-Back Carolina League Champions (2015 & 2016) Do you want to be a SUPERSTAR? In most every industry you'll find people who are content with where they are. However, you'll also find people who have the drive, will and determination to keep getting better every single day. With the Myrtle Beach Pelicans we pride ourselves on hiring those types of people in every department. Under the leadership of the Greenberg Sports Group, we want to hire stars that will become superstars in the sports industry and have the track record to prove it. After you've established yourself as an operations expert we'll want to promote you here or you'll have opportunities within Greenberg Sports Group. If you are interested in becoming a SUPERSTAR, then you've come to the right place. Position Description The Video Production Assistant will work directly under the General Manager and the Assistant General Manager, Fan Engagement to assist in the day-to-day operations of the production team for the Myrtle Beach franchise. Off-season activities include script writing, video shooting, editing, graphic design, media archiving, and assisting in off-site productions. In-season activities include the additional responsibilities of organizing and planning game-day events as well as participating in game-day productions which includes but is not limited to content capture, camera operations, technical directing, and broadcast production. Assistants will also work hand-in-hand with the entire front office staff in order to enhance fan experience at the ballpark. Benefits The assistant will learn all aspects of game-day productions and become familiar with production software in non-linear editing and graphic design. Assistants will also learn to work cooperatively in a busy and deadline driven environment, while enjoying the excitement of working within a professional sports organization. Required Skills Candidates must be enthusiastic about sports and have a general understanding of baseball. Qualified candidates must possess superior organizational skills and be able to function in a fast-paced, multi-task setting. Ability to work with as others as well as independently, prioritize and handle simultaneous projects Previous editing and video/audio experience Creativity for commercial/video production Must be highly collaborative in the ideation/development/execution process. Adobe Creative Suite experience, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects Camera operations Responsibilities Prepare and execute game day production elements including but not limited to broadcast elements, video board headshots, video board content, camera setup, and more. Act as technical director for home games. Assist in the coordinating and execution of pre-game activities and entertainment. Produce, edit, and distribute nightly post-game recaps Prepare for, shoot, and edit various content pieces including but not limited to player features, sponsor commercials, Pelicans' marketing commercials, promotional pieces, and more. Prepare production set-up on game days and non-traditional revenue events. Work non-traditional revenue events held at the ballpark as needed. This will include events on nights and weekends on non-game days. Conceptualize and develop image and video content ideas for the Pelicans social media accounts as well as Pelicans Ballpark video board. Content capture at the ballpark (both during games and other events), as well as at community events. Be available to help with front desk phone calls and fan inquiries. Perform as mascots if necessary. Other duties as assigned. Specific Expectations Assistants will be required to work long hours and weekends. Assistant will be expected to help out in all areas of our organization. By the end of the season you will: Understand, in-depth, the various interworking of departments that comprise a front office of a sports team Understand the culture of the Pelicans' front office and how it leads to our success on and off the field Add additional elements to your professional portfolio Have gained valuable networking opportunities Have gained experience in managing both people and events Receive potential job placement assistance based on performance Submit Resume and highlight reel/demo reel of previous works created. Duration/Compensation This is a seasonal position that will start mid-January and conclude in September. Monthly Stipend Application Process Apply via We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class. Job Questions: Are you able to start by mid-January 2025? Are you allergic to dogs? Do you like dogs? Are you comfortable around dogs? Do you have experience with the Adobe Creative Suite? If so, please list the programs with which you are familiar and rate yourself on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest) in terms of your proficiency with each program. Please include a link to your demo reel/portfolio.

Created: 2024-11-05