Director, Creative Video & Production

# Director, Creative Video & Production## •### @ufl Posted on 9/18/2025
• Full-time##

Job Description

Job Title:

Director, Creative Video & Production

Reports to:

SVP, Content and Creative About the United Football League The United Football League (UFL) is the professional spring football league, born from the groundbreaking 2024 merger of the XFL and USFL. With the visionary backing of Red Bird Capital Partners, FOX, Dany Garcia, Dwayne Johnson, ESPN and Mike Repole, the UFL is redefining the football landscape. The UFL is committed to pushing the boundaries of the game and delivering an elevated experience for players, fans, and partners alike.

About the Position The United Football League (UFL) is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Creative Video & Production to lead all aspects of creative video content for the league and its eight teams. This role is responsible for managing the video production department, overseeing a team of content producers, and collaborating cross-functionally to execute high-impact storytelling across broadcast, social, digital, and in-stadium platforms.

The ideal candidate will be a creative leader with a strong production background, a deep understanding of sports culture, and the ability to bring the UFL’s unique brand and voice to life through video.

Key Responsibilities
* Lead the day-to-day operations of the video department, managing a team of videographers and editors across league and team content.
* Oversee video pre-production planning, on-site production, and post-production workflows across the UFL and its eight teams.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including broadcast, game presentation, social media, digital, marketing, and communications—to deliver unified and strategic content across platforms.
* Drive the creative direction and visual storytelling of the UFL brand, tailoring content for social media, in-game presentation, digital platforms, and external media partners.
* Manage project intake and assignments, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality content across all UFL entities.
* Collaborate closely with the Director of Digital & Social strategy to execute best-in-class content for UFL social and digital channels
* Develop and maintain creative standards and brand guidelines for all league and team video content.
* Mentor and coach video team on creative execution, storytelling techniques, editing best practices, and production standards.
* Ideate and produce original features, player profiles, hype videos, historical pieces, and behind-the-scenes content.
* Coordinate production needs for press conferences, interviews, promotional shoots, and game-day content.
* Manage the video production budget and ensure efficient use of resources, staff, and equipment.
* Maintain and coordinate all camera equipment and production gear; oversee technical workflows and upgrades.
* Act as a liaison with external media outlets, production crews, and third-party vendors.
* Contribute to weekly creative meetings and long-term content planning efforts.

Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in video production, broadcast journalism, film, or a related field.
* 8–10+ years of professional experience in sports video production, including shooting, editing, and storytelling.
* Previous experience of leading a team.
* Strong understanding of video production across social, digital, in-stadium, and broadcast environments.
* Experience leading creative teams and managing complex production schedules.
* Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop), and other production tools.
* Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Knowledge of football or live sports production is strongly preferred.
* Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the football schedule.
* Ability to travel as needed across the league’s markets.

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