Video Content Apprentice Open

Job Description

Department: Astros Marketing & Communications

Supervisor: Director, Content

Classification: Part-Time/Non-Exempt (TEMP)

The Video Content apprentice will work closely with Marketing and other departments to create a wide range of video projects for the Houston Astros operated PGA Tour Tournament, the Houston Open, including but not limited to: commercials, social sizzle videos, tournament week recaps and PSAs. In addition, they will expand their knowledge in camera systems, interview set-up/lighting, scripting, and post-production. Candidates need to have working knowledge of Adobe Premiere.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Assist in creation of video concepts that can help Houston Open stakeholders reach their respective goals
• Assist video team in developing video assets that support sales and builds brand loyalty in the Houston Open, Houston Astros and affiliate brands
• Work within brand guidelines and any established campaign structure to establish consistency in all creative outputs
• Execute and produce different creative content for all Houston Open initiatives
• Take tasks from design brief all the way through to implementation on multiple platforms
• Maintain organization of projects on Astros video server
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• In pursuit or recent completion of a bachelor's degree in Video Production, Marketing, Communications or a related field is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, ie: around the tournament, games, concerts, and other live events
• Awareness of and interest in latest digital and social media trends shaping professional sports and live entertainment, ie: live and breathe the cross-section of sports, pop culture, music, fashion, art, entertainment
• Solid understanding of design and production software
• High level of professionalism with ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
• Superior attention to detail and deadline orientation.
• Ability to work efficiently.
• Highly motivated with strong work ethic.
• Ability to maintain discretion concerning confidential records.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on excel and word preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously.
• Strong written and interpersonal skills.
• Strong working knowledge of golf and the PGA Tour preferred.

ALL applicants MUST include a link or web address to any of the following on their resume:
• Portfolio website/Reel

NOTES: Descriptive captions must be included with each example of work.

Work Environment

This job operates in an office, clerical setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. The noise level is usually moderate but can be loud within the stadium environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is a largely sedentary role. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and focused vision.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Travel

Travel is not expected for this position.
Other Duties

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Experience

Preferred
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r15070-18-191-84-32-42 in your application.