Video Production Manager

Video Production Manager

The Video Production Manager is responsible for creating high-quality, compelling visual content that brings the New York Sirens brand to life across all channels. This role leads the full production process, from concept development through filming and editing, delivering engaging storytelling under tight deadlines. Working closely with the Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Director of Business Operations and the League's Brand and Marketing team, the Video Production Manager ensures consistent, impactful content that aligns with the PWHL's visual identity and storytelling vision. The pay range for this position is $65,000 to $70,000 annually. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ideate, produce, post-produce, and deliver video content for the team, from concept development to final delivery.
• Produce, shoot, and edit video content including video features, sizzles, highlight packages, interviews, and other on-demand content optimized for, but not limited to, broadcast, social media, website, app, and in-arena video boards and platforms.
• Cover and capture events related to the team as requested: games, practices, off-ice training, community appearances, and other events where needed.
• Lead game day event coverage, including all game action, fan experience, partner activations, pre-game and post-game activities, and edit game content and highlights on-site during all home and away games as needed.
• Produce engaging video content that reflects the brand and adheres to all established brand standards.
• Develop and adapt video content tailored to each platform, ensuring optimal performance and audience engagement.
• Coordinate video shoots and interviews with players, team leadership, and key stakeholders to support storytelling initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate video content into broader team and league initiatives and campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and messaging.
• Support the execution of Media Day.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in video production and storytelling, and apply relevant insights to enhance our creative processes.
• Manage the timely uploading, logging, and archiving of video content and overall digital asset management.

Required Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in video production, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in producing, shooting, and editing compelling visual content.
• Minimum of 2 years of shooting and editing experience on both short-form and long-form sports-related projects for digital platforms.
• Expertise with professional camera equipment (Sony preferred).
• Strong understanding of composition, lighting, audio, and post-production techniques.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficient with computers and MS Office programs.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
• This position is based in the United States. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The PWHL does not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with motion graphics and animation.
• Deep understanding of sports culture and fan engagement.
• Available to work at team training camp beginning in mid-November.

Flexibility & Travel

• This is a hybrid role based in Newark, New Jersey, USA. The Video Production Manager must be able to work both remotely and on-site, with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required to support team activities, home and away games, and league events.
• Flexibility to work between West Orange, NJ at the teams practice facility, Newark, NJ for all home games and Manhattan for in-office team collaboration twice a week. Additional travel required across the tri-state area for community and player appearances.
• Ability to travel to all away games.

Benefits

The PWHL offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including health, vision, and dental insurance with League contributions toward premiums; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; League-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; League-paid short- and long-term disability insurance; Responsible Paid Time Off (flexible, non-accruing time off); paid holidays; paid bereavement leave; and paid parental leave. Eligibility and coverage are subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. The Professional Women's Hockey League is 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. A background check will be conducted once a successful candidate is identified.

About New York Sirens

New York Sirens is one of twelve teams in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL), which was founded in 2023. The PWHL is a professional ice hockey league in North America that features the best women's players in the world. Launched on January 1, 2024, the PWHL has broken multiple attendance records and holds the worldwide all-time record for a women's hockey game. The league was recognized by Sports Business Journal as the Sports Breakthrough of the Year, and ranked No. 1 in Canada for corporate reputation in both 2024 and 2025, according to the Harris Poll.