Video Production Manager

VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct.

Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety -

Onsite

Memphis, TN

Monday-Fri, 9:00am-5pm

Candidates must be available to work weekends and travel for events

Travel is expected to be approximately 30–40%. Attendance at staff meetings, events, and training is required, and travel may include overnight stays.

Base salary: 85K/yearly

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Video Production Manager supports the execution of all video production initiatives for Varsity Spirit under the direction of the Sr. Director of Video Production. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day production operations, coordinating crews and content capture, and delivering high-quality video assets across live broadcasts, social platforms, and marketing campaigns.

This position focuses on execution and operational excellence while supporting the Sr. Director in delivering large-scale productions, managing vendor relationships, and maintaining production standards.

Production Execution and Support

• Support the Sr. Director in executing video production projects from concept through completion
• Assist with writing, producing, shooting, and managing edit workflows
• Ensure all deliverables meet established creative and brand standards, and are delivered in a timely manner

Live Event and Broadcast Support

• Support ESPN and ION (PCL) show execution, including pre-production planning and onsite coordination
• Assist with vendor coordination and production logistics for live broadcasts and streaming
• Provide on-site production support at Varsity Spirit and Varsity All Star events

Event Crewing and Field Production

• Coordinate freelance crew for competitions, camps, and special event-based shoots
• Execute crewing plans, including travel and hotel arrangements
• Create on-site shoot and edit schedules for event crew
• Generate and coordinate pre-event video lists for hotels and competition venues
• Support capture of features, highlights, and event content

Content and Post-Event Management

• Produce social-first content in partnership with social and marketing teams
• Organize and maintain production assets in alignment with archive standards

Marketing Video Execution

• Execute production of marketing videos for summer camps, competitions, and apparel
• Co…