Videographer Portland Thorns FC

Portland Thorns

Founded in 2012, Portland Thorns FC have set the standard for fan support and on-field success in women’s soccer since its inaugural 2013 season. One of the world’s most supported women’s soccer clubs, Portland has led the league in attendance for eight seasons and set a new club playoff attendance record last year with 25,218 fans supporting Thorns FC in the 2023 semifinal match at Providence Park.

Thorns FC have won the NWSL Championship a league-record three times (2013, 2017, 2022) and finished as runners-up in 2018. The club has made the postseason a league-high nine times and has won the NWSL Shield in 2016 and 2021.

The role

As the Videographer for the Portland Thorns FC, you will be responsible for creating compelling visual content that showcases the team and brand across various platforms. From ideation to delivery, you will lead the production process, bringing complex ideas to life through captivating storytelling. Your role will require a keen visual eye, technical expertise, and the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.

You will collaborate with internal teams, manage video productions and crews, and craft unique storytelling experiences across the spectrum of original, branded, short and long-form content.

What you’ll be up to

• Ideate, produce, post-produce, and deliver video content for the Portland Thorns FC team and brand, from concept development to final delivery.
• Utilize a variety of storytelling techniques and skills to create engaging visual narratives that resonate with audiences.
• Work closely with internal constituents to understand project requirements and objectives, and develop creative solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Manage video productions and crews, including coordinating logistics, directing shoots, and ensuring a smooth production process from start to finish.
• Conduct interviews with athletes, document subjects, and capture behind-the-scenes moments to tell authentic and compelling stories.
• Demonstrate technical expertise in cameras, lighting, and audio equipment, ensuring high-quality production values in all video content.
• Edit and post-produce video content using industry-standard software, applying creative editing techniques to enhance storytelling and visual impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate video content into broader marketing initiatives and campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and messaging.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in video production and storytelling, and apply relevant insights to enhance our creative processes.

What it takes to be a Thorn

• Bachelor’s degree in film, video production, digital media, or related fields preferred. Equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree acceptable.
• 4-5 years of experience in video production, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in producing, shooting, and editing content across multiple platforms and formats.
• In house sports experience preferred.
• Proven experience managing video productions and crews, including scheduling, directing, and coordinating logistics as well as post production management of files, file storage and file delivery.
• Excellent storytelling abilities, with the ability to translate stories into treatments.
• Ability to ingest feedback from multiple touchpoints and implement into revised output quickly.
• Ability to provide feedback on internal and external stakeholders video production work in order to ensure that deliverables are on brand, answer the brief, and are of industry standard quality.
• Technical expertise in camera systems, lighting, and audio equipment, with proficiency in post-production and editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro (preferred) or DaVinci Resolve. After Effects experience is a plus.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, self-start, manage timelines, and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Experience working in a team environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Ability to travel with team to away matches.
• Passion for sports and a…