Job Description

VIDEO PRODUCER

San Diego FC is the newest member of the MLS family. A joint venture that is part of the unique Right to Dream model and the Sycuan Tribe’s deep roots, we are proud to be building a San Diego-centric soccer organization that honors our history and celebrates emerging excellence. If you have experience in professional sports, we encourage you share your portfolio and consider joining our team.

Role Overview

The Video Producer is responsible for producing high-quality video content that supports the club’s brand, football storytelling, and business objectives across all platforms. This role leads projects from concept through delivery, ensuring creative direction is executed with clarity, efficiency, and consistency.

Working under the guidance of the Video Production Manager, the Video Producer collaborates with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to develop compelling video content for owned channels, match-week storytelling, campaigns, and partnership activations. This position plays a critical role in maintaining production standards while adapting to the fast-paced demands of a professional football environment.

Candidates must provide a link to their portfolio of video work in their application (resume)

Core Responsibilities Video Production & Execution

• Produce video content across digital, social, in-stadium, and partnership platforms
• Lead projects from pre-production through post-production, including concepting, scripting, planning, shooting, and editing oversight
• Capture high-quality footage during matches, training sessions, events, and club initiatives
• Ensure all video content aligns with established creative direction, brand standards, and storytelling priorities

Football & Match-Week Storytelling

• Support match-week content needs, including hype pieces, recaps, features, and real-time storytelling
• Coordinate with the Video Production Manager to plan and execute coverage for home and away matches
• Adapt production plans to meet league and competition regulations while maintaining creative standards

Creative Collaboration

• Partner with Editorial, Design, and Social teams to ensure cohesive storytelling across mediums
• Collaborate with Partnerships and Marketing to deliver sponsor-integrated content while maintaining authenticity
• Translate creative briefs into executable production plans and deliverables Project & Process Management
• Develop production timelines, shot lists, and content plans aligned with campaign and match-week priorities
• Coordinate equipment, logistics, and production resources to ensure smooth execution
• Manage post-production workflows, including file organization, delivery standards, and archiving practices
• Maintain organized media libraries and adhere to naming conventions and distribution protocols

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams across the club to support video production needs
• Coordinate with internal production staff and Communications for access, scheduling, and player availability
• Support in-stadium and special event production requirements as needed Team Development

Contribute to a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing video team culture

• Provide feedback and creative input during content reviews and planning discussions
• Stay current with production trends, storytelling techniques, and platform best practices
• Support freelance crew members and contractors during larger productions as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates can meet the qualifications for this role with a combination of education, experience and skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Video Production, Film, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience producing and editing video content, preferably with an agency, brand, or sports team/league environment.
• Strong storytelling skills and a portfolio that demonstrates a range of production and editing styles.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, working knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator is a plus.
• Experience operating professional video equipment.
• Understanding of different content needs across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, and more.
• Strong knowledge of the football/soccer community at every level.

APPLY:

We encourage all qualified individuals who share our commitment to community and soccer to apply. To be considered, candidates must provide a link to their portfolio of video work in their application.

ABOUT SAN DIEGO FC:

We value community, diversity, and acting with purpose. We are looking for leaders at all levels and with all backgrounds to co-create the culture of a new organization that is built on the premise that you can discover, understand, and re-define excellence by nurturing talent and creating opportunity anywhere – specifically though soccer.

This is an opportunity to be a part of a great team building something meaningful for San Diego. We offer excellent benefits including health coverages with generous company contributions, over 40 days of paid time off, and a 4% company match on your 401(k). Soccer is humanity and together, we can make a meaningful impact both on and off the field, fostering a culture that embraces excellence and equal opportunities.

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