Senior Manager, Video

The Senior Manager, Video will lead New York City FC’s video content strategy, production operations, and creative execution across all Club-owned and operated platforms. Working closely with the Director, Content, this role is responsible for developing and delivering engaging, platform-first video content that grows audiences, drives fan engagement, strengthens brand affinity, and supports key organizational priorities.

Senior Manager, Video

Director, Content

Content, Marketing

Orangeburg, NY

• Oversee a team of video producers & video production planning across First Team, Academy & Youth Programs, Etihad Park, City in the Community, Partnerships, and other club initiatives.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the Club's video production staff, freelancers, and external production partners.
• Brainstorm innovative video concepts for always‑on organic content, branded content, marketing campaigns, events, and milestones, incorporating platform‑specific trends and best practices.
• Identify and test emerging content formats, production techniques, and storytelling approaches to keep New York City FC's content ecosystem fresh, relevant, and engaging.
• Utilize strong project management and organizational skills, including effective use of Asana, to oversee production timelines, coordinate with stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and ensure all video deliverables are completed on time, and to the highest creative and technical standards.
• Translate marketing and creative briefs into thoughtful, story‑driven video executions that align with the club’s creative and brand direction.
• Oversee studio and field productions, ensuring excellence in camera operation, lighting, audio, production logistics, and overall quality control.
• Serve as a hands‑on producer and editor when needed, creating content optimized for club-owned channels.
• Work closely with Match Presentation to provide consultation for in‑stadium video initiatives, ensuring consistency in messaging, visual identity, storytelling, and brand standards across video boards, LED displays with other Club-owned channels.
• Lead the Club's video asset management strategy, including organization, archiving, metadata standards, and long‑term video content preservation to ensure all footage, project files, and finished assets are properly stored and accessible for future usage.
• Champion innovation by identifying and testing emerging video tactics, platform capabilities, and AI‑powered tools that strengthen content creation to keep New York City FC's social presence fresh, relevant, and forward‑thinking.
• Utilize audience insights, content analytics, and platform performance data to optimize video strategy and inform future creative decisions.
• Infuse the New York City FC content team with new ideas, forward thinking, and a passion for content execution.
• Follow brand guideline specifications and ensure consistency on quality during production.

• 7+ years of professional video production experience, preferably within sports, entertainment, media, or another high-volume content environment.
• Proven experience managing, mentoring, and developing direct reports through coaching, constructive feedback, and professional development planning and fostering a collaborative and accountable team culture.
• Experience providing clear creative direction and actionable feedback throughout content processes, from concept development through final delivery.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to oversee multiple productions and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Advanced knowledge of professional video production workflows, including camera operation, lighting,…