Senior Manager, Video

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* JOB TITLE:

** Senior Manager, Video
** REPORTING TO:
** Director, Content
** DEPARTMENT:
** Content, Marketing
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* LOCATION:

** Orangeburg, NY
** Position Overview
** 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.

This position oversees the end-to-end video production process, including ideation, pre-production, production, post-production, asset management, and distribution. The Senior Manager, Video will lead a team of video producers, freelancers, and external production partners while ensuring all content aligns with the Club's brand standards, business priorities, and creative vision. The role is responsible for driving video storytelling across New York City FC First Team, Academy & Youth Programs, Etihad Park, City in the Community, Partnerships, and other Club initiatives, with a focus on creating content that resonates with fans, drives media value, and performs across evolving social platforms.

If you're passionate about growing the beautiful game through impactful storytelling, creative leadership, and high-quality video production, this is an exciting opportunity to join the Club during a transformative period, including the lead-up to the opening of New York City's first-ever soccer-specific stadium, Etihad Park, in 2027.
** What You’ll Do
** Play a key role in creating and publishing innovative digital content for New York City FC social media channels:
* 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…