Vacancy at Cambridge United FC
Video Content Officer - Fixed Term contract
Salary
£ 20,307.69 for the duration of the fixed term contract, pro-rata from full time annual salary £24,000
Based at the Cledara Abbey Stadium, the Club’s Training Ground and other locations around Cambridgeshire for ad-hoc events. Flexible approach to working location during the week
Vacancy listed
10/06/2024
Application deadline
24/06/2024
Details
Video Content Officer - Fixed Term Contract
Department Media & Communications
Reports to Head of Communications
Location
Based at the Cledara Abbey Stadium, the Club’s Training Ground and other locations around Cambridgeshire for ad-hoc events. Flexible approach to working location during the week.
Salary
£20,307.69 for the duration of the fixed term contract, pro-rata from full time annual salary £24,000.
Hours
Fixed term contract, 44 weeks, 40 hours per week from 15th July 2024 to 16th May 2025
Role Summary
The Videographer for Cambridge United will work closely with the Head of Communications and Communications Offer to provide first-class video content for the Football Club.
The primary focus for the candidate will be to lead the creation of video content across the Club’s digital platforms. They will be required to contribute with the creative and planning process during pre-production, film all video content during production and edit footage into its final form in post-production.
In addition to this, the ideal candidate will be required on occasions to support the team with other media and marketing duties.
Key Job Outcomes
• Lead the creation first-class video content across the Club’s digital platforms
• Work with the media team to plan, execute and deliver engaging video content
• Be able to multi-task, prioritise, manage, and deliver output to deadline
• Lead on the Club’s YouTube, website video and social channels with a consistent stream of content and help oversee all channel’s growth and management
• Attend all Men’s First Team fixtures to film, edit and produce Matchday video content
• Work closely with the First Team to produce weekly behind-the-scenes content
• Support the Club’s commercial, academy, youth development and women’s departments to produce high-quality video content
• Commit to continual improvement and ensuring the Club’s output is engaging, innovative and of the highest standard
• Any other reasonable duties
This job description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail the activities required to achieve these outcomes. As a term of your employment, you may reasonably be expected to perform duties of a similar or related nature to those outlined in the job description.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding technical camera and filming skills
Outstanding post-production and editing skills
Commitment to creating first-class, engaging and innovative content
Experience using Adobe software
Ability to respond and react to deadlines that arise at short notice
Strong interpersonal and listening skills
A willingness to take on and learn new tasks and skills
Highly trustworthy with confidential information
Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
Full Clean Driving License
Personal Qualities/Attributes
Hardworking and enthusiastic
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Reliable and committed
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Able to communicate effectively
Willingness to work weekday evenings
Excellent team player and motivator
Application Process
Application Instructions Interested applicants should apply by submitting their CV and Cover Letter, and examples of your work, applications which do not include both documents will not be reviewed.
Application Closing Date Monday 24 June 2024
Interview Date(s) TBC
Start Date Monday 15 July 2024
Mission, Vision & Values Mission
Cambridge United aspires to compete at the highest level of the English Football League, whilst operating a financially sustainable football club embedded within the heart of its community.
We are custodians with a collective responsibility to protect and enhance the Club for future generations.
Vision
Creating Memories
We engage current and future generations of supporters by creating memorable moments.
Driving Standards & Performance
We will evolve by driving standards and performance through self-reflection and education.
Enhancing Lives
We are an inclusive Club that is United in Endeavour to enhance lives though the power of sport.
Values
We engage positive and inspiring characters who are committed to serving and strengthening our community, by adopting our 3 keys values.
Teamwork
We achieve more through working together than alone and are United in Endeavour.
Hard Work
We are committed to learning and working towards our pursuit of excellence in everything we do.
Humility
We will celebrate each other’s successes and recognise that no individual is greater than the collective.
Employability Statement
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Safeguarding Statement
Cambridge United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks.
The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdamHzihFKiJc55iuafWzaS_D74SpwW-ml7qBS4mdb6eJBKtQ/viewform
Department Media & Communications
Reports to Head of Communications
Location
Based at the Cledara Abbey Stadium, the Club’s Training Ground and other locations around Cambridgeshire for ad-hoc events. Flexible approach to working location during the week.
Salary
£20,307.69 for the duration of the fixed term contract, pro-rata from full time annual salary £24,000.
Hours
Fixed term contract, 44 weeks, 40 hours per week from 15th July 2024 to 16th May 2025
Role Summary
The Videographer for Cambridge United will work closely with the Head of Communications and Communications Offer to provide first-class video content for the Football Club.
The primary focus for the candidate will be to lead the creation of video content across the Club’s digital platforms. They will be required to contribute with the creative and planning process during pre-production, film all video content during production and edit footage into its final form in post-production.
In addition to this, the ideal candidate will be required on occasions to support the team with other media and marketing duties.
Key Job Outcomes
• Lead the creation first-class video content across the Club’s digital platforms
• Work with the media team to plan, execute and deliver engaging video content
• Be able to multi-task, prioritise, manage, and deliver output to deadline
• Lead on the Club’s YouTube, website video and social channels with a consistent stream of content and help oversee all channel’s growth and management
• Attend all Men’s First Team fixtures to film, edit and produce Matchday video content
• Work closely with the First Team to produce weekly behind-the-scenes content
• Support the Club’s commercial, academy, youth development and women’s departments to produce high-quality video content
• Commit to continual improvement and ensuring the Club’s output is engaging, innovative and of the highest standard
• Any other reasonable duties
This job description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail the activities required to achieve these outcomes. As a term of your employment, you may reasonably be expected to perform duties of a similar or related nature to those outlined in the job description.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding technical camera and filming skills
Outstanding post-production and editing skills
Commitment to creating first-class, engaging and innovative content
Experience using Adobe software
Ability to respond and react to deadlines that arise at short notice
Strong interpersonal and listening skills
A willingness to take on and learn new tasks and skills
Highly trustworthy with confidential information
Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
Full Clean Driving License
Personal Qualities/Attributes
Hardworking and enthusiastic
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Reliable and committed
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Able to communicate effectively
Willingness to work weekday evenings
Excellent team player and motivator
Application Process
Application Instructions Interested applicants should apply by submitting their CV and Cover Letter, and examples of your work, applications which do not include both documents will not be reviewed.
Application Closing Date Monday 24 June 2024
Interview Date(s) TBC
Start Date Monday 15 July 2024
Mission, Vision & Values Mission
Cambridge United aspires to compete at the highest level of the English Football League, whilst operating a financially sustainable football club embedded within the heart of its community.
We are custodians with a collective responsibility to protect and enhance the Club for future generations.
Vision
Creating Memories
We engage current and future generations of supporters by creating memorable moments.
Driving Standards & Performance
We will evolve by driving standards and performance through self-reflection and education.
Enhancing Lives
We are an inclusive Club that is United in Endeavour to enhance lives though the power of sport.
Values
We engage positive and inspiring characters who are committed to serving and strengthening our community, by adopting our 3 keys values.
Teamwork
We achieve more through working together than alone and are United in Endeavour.
Hard Work
We are committed to learning and working towards our pursuit of excellence in everything we do.
Humility
We will celebrate each other’s successes and recognise that no individual is greater than the collective.
Employability Statement
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Safeguarding Statement
Cambridge United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks.
The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdamHzihFKiJc55iuafWzaS_D74SpwW-ml7qBS4mdb6eJBKtQ/viewform