Multimedia Manager

Description:

Multimedia Manager (Videographer)

About Our Company

Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel across the US and abroad. Operating out of Indianapolis, IN, our retail stores offer officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional sports teams, plus top brands like Nike, New Era, Lululemon, and Mitchell & Ness. In addition to our wide assortment, we are the industry leader in on demand customization.

We currently operate 1,300+ brick and mortar locations, including specialty concept stores for the NBA, NHL, Paris Saint-Germain, and the two largest MLB franchises, via our Yankees & Dodgers Clubhouse stores. Lids has built partnerships and collaborations with iconic global brands, creating a community where fans, fashion, and culture collide.

General Position Summary

We are seeking a talented, results driven and experienced Multimedia Manager (Videographer) to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for visual storytelling, strong technical skills in video and photo production, and a proven track record of creating engaging multimedia content. The Multimedia Manager is responsible for concepting, capturing, producing, editing and implementing high quality video content and graphic application.

This position is accountable for producing content for multiple digital channels, with a primary focus on creative concepting, shortform social-first video production and in-store digital screens. This position works collaboratively with the content team (design, production and social) to develop digital and in-store content that reflects the strategic priorities and brand voice of the company. The Multimedia Manager is responsible for a team of Multimedia specialists whose primary focuses are photography and post-production.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities
 

• Lead the planning, creation, and execution of first-class video and photo content for various marketing initiatives, social media campaigns, and internal communications.
• Produce compelling video, audio, and motion graphics that deliver engaging content that drives traffic to stores, elevates the digital experience and builds brand affinity.
• Collaborate closely with the content, marketing and other cross-functional stakeholders to develop multimedia strategies that align with brand vision, objectives, style guide and messaging.
• Manage all aspects of video and photo production including pre-production planning, shooting, editing, and post-production with expertise in shortform social first video production.
• Oversee a team of multimedia specialists, providing guidance, feedback, and support to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Work with external vendors, agencies, and freelancers as needed to supplement in-house capabilities and resources.
• Develop and maintain brand identity for all produced retail and digital video & photo content.
• Manage planning, production and post-production process for Brand campaigns, Product Collections, Sale Promotions, Activations and Events and Internal video needs.
• Manage and organize video/photo library, studio, equipment (including hire) and multimedia budget.
• Create quality content that meets tight deadlines.
• Influence the organization to continuously innovate with social-first creative.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in video and photo production, and continually incorporate new techniques and technologies into our content creation process.
   

Job Required Knowledge & Skills
 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Minimum of 4+ years of video production and photography.
• Expert in graphics, video and audio editing using Adobe Suite.
• Strong technical skills in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro and mobile apps such as CapCut, Vids, etc.
• Strong technical skills in photo editing software such as Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop.
• Demonstrated excellence in short and longform video, visual design, motion design and branding.
• Passion for storytelling and script writing.
• Expert understanding of video fundamentals and principles.