Sport Videographer

MMU Sport is looking for a videographer to capture our weekly sport and fitness activities so we can produce engaging online content. Our aim is to build a portfolio of high quality footage to be used for end of term highlights and promotional videos for key events and campaigns. 

This role comes with plenty of opportunities to capture some of the 30+ clubs at Manchester Met, our free sports and fitness offering as well as some ad hoc events.  

• BUCS fixtures

• Active Campus - our free sports and fitness sessions.

• Zone Out - our joint department wellbeing event.

• BUCS Nationals - a weekend competition involving more of our individual sports such as athletics and swimming. 

• Manchester Varsity - our annual multi-sport competition against the University of Manchester.

• The Manchester 10K

Majority of BUCS fixtures take place on a Wednesday, so we would be looking for someone who can broadly commit to that day. We will liaise with you on a weekly basis to discuss times and locations depending on our requirements and your availability.  

On occasion, we may have events taking place later in the evening or across a weekend. In these cases, dates and times will be communicated well in advance. 

On some weeks your workload may just be capturing footage to build stock video, on others you may be required to edit together a video for social media. We will provide full briefs ahead of requesting promotional/highlight videos. 

You must be able to provide your own equipment to fulfil this role.

Qualifications 

• A strong portfolio demonstrating sports videography experience in particular. 
• Proficiency in video editing software (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve) 

Experience 

• Proven experience in filming live sports events, working in a fast-paced, high pressure environment. 

• Experience creating content for various platforms including social media and web. 

• Experience in editing including media management, colour grading, audio editing etc. 

• Experience working with sports teams or within a sports organisation 

Skills and abilities 

• Strong technical skills – to able to set up and operate a camera correctly as well as other equipment like tripods, gimbles, audio equipment etc. 

• Expertise in video editing with a keen eye for detail and high quality production standards 

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with coaches, athletes and other stakeholders. 

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines 

• Creative flair with the ability to bring fresh ideas to sports videography and storytelling. 

Personal Attributes 

• A passion for sports and storytelling through visual media 

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and occasional weekends (as arranged in advance). 

• Proactive with a strong work ethic and willingness to go the extra mile 

• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure 

• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to adapt to changing conditions quickly 

• Willing to work outdoors on occasion, even in potentially adverse weather.