Position: Manager of Film and Production – Welland Jackfish
Reports To: President
Location: Welland, ON - Head Office
Job Type: Full-time, Seasonal
The Welland Jackfish are a member of Canada’s top baseball league, the Intercounty Baseball League. The 100-year old summer league is one of the oldest baseball leagues in the world, with the league established in 1919, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. For more information, visit www.wellandjackfish.com or follow the Jackfish on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @wellandjackfish
The Manager of Film and Production will help bring the Welland Jackfish brand to life through visual storytelling. As the Manager of Film and Production, you will work with the President on the design and production of creative concepts aligned with the Welland Jackfish brand strategy of Fans First, Fun Always. The position will offer integrated design experience that will expand your portfolio while providing a unique opportunity to help establish the Welland Jackfish in the Welland community and beyond.
The Welland Jackfish are looking for a talented individual to join the team to support the day-to-day creative needs of the organization. This designer should have a strong knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, AfterEffects or Premier. They will be responsible to work collaboratively and help ideate and execute compelling, dynamic, and engaging assets for Welland Jackfish digital platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Produce high-quality creative assets for various digital channels (website, and social media) and events
- Produce and edit game highlights and player features
- Produce post-game player interviews
- Produce and edit video shorts
- Capture video content throughout games and events
Minimum Qualifications:
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign
- Strong proficiency in Adobe AfterEffects or Premier
- Photography and videography experience required
- 1-3 years of design and content production experience
- Strong ability to understand/follow creative direction and incorporate constructive feedback
- Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strict deadlines and quick turnarounds
- Highly creative and a constant willingness to contribute innovative ideas/thinking
- Has a pulse on social media, culture, and trends, and user interaction
- A strong understanding of curating content on social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram stories
- Excellent storytelling & visual communications skills
- In addition to the daily schedule, this individual may be asked to work remotely during and after games, events, and during timely news delivery situations to create relevant content, sometimes at night and on weekends
Interested candidates should submit a resume and portfolio to info@wellandjackfish.com with the subject line: “Manager of Film and Production”.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 30th, 2021 Only successful candidates will be contacted.