JOB TITLE: Creative Producer Partnerships
DEPARTMENT: Marketing
LOCATION: Stamford Bridge, Cobham and travel as necessary to matches
CONTRACT: Permanent
JOB FUNCTION:
Do you want to work for one of the world’s leading football teams, as part of their in-house video production team, Chelsea Creative Studios?
Chelsea FC is one of the world's most iconic football clubs. Founded in 1905, it is one of the most decorated European Clubs with accolades that include:
Men’s team: six domestic Premier League titles, eight FA Cups and two UEFA Champions League titles.
Women’s team: seven domestic Super League titles, five FA Cups and two League Cups.
We are looking for a digital first producer to create content that raises the profile of the club, entertains fans of both the men’s and women’s team, and crucially supports the marketing team in delivering value for the club’s partners. All videos produced need to be in keeping with Chelsea’s brand, be of a high standard and be highly engaging for our fans across the world.
The majority of our output is digital first, published on YouTube, web, app and social media channels. That said, there is an ambition to develop innovative content formats in-house or with partners that can be distributed or streamed via a wide range of broadcast platforms.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Idea generation (25%)
• Work with the partnerships team to disseminate (or help develop) briefs, turns these briefs into creatively valuable and commercially viable ideas
• Collaborate with the wider marketing team to develop idea for video assets that support campaigns
• Pitch and develop new ideas that will engage Chelsea’s men’s and women’s fan base, whilst providing plenty of brand-friendly attribution for our partners
• Create decks, scripts, storyboards etc to communicate these ideas internally and to partners for sign-off
• Agree on KPIs and targets with the partnership and/or marketing team
Lead the planning and execution of video shoots (50%)
• Work with the production managers to plan and organise video shoots, primarily at the training ground in Cobham or the stadium
• Agree on call sheets, shot lists and timings with key stakeholders
• Lead video shoots in terms of set-up, directing talent, e.g. football players, as well as camera operators and production assistants
• Liaise with the Communications department and coaching staff for sign-off when required
• Ensure all ideas and output align with Chelsea’s brand, tone & style and upholds the club’s values
Oversee edit and post-production (25%)
• Brief edits and post-production eg motion graphics
• Manage the sign off process
• Create assets that generate commercial value for partners and are engaging for fans.
• Ensure the quality of output is both industry leading and consistent across club, social and partner video production.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:
• 5+ years’ experience, creating digital first, branded content. Ideally in a range of roles (producer, director, editor, production management etc)
• Highly creative, collaborative and embody a growth mindset
• Proven track record of developing great creative ideas in terms of taking a brief, converting ideas into pitch decks/storyboards/scripts through to delivering high quality assets
• Strong communicator with the ability to quickly and clearly explain ideas to a range of stakeholders e.g. senior management, talent (football players), clients (partners/sponsors) as well as the people making the videos
• Experience of working with talent e.g. football players, athletes, musicians, actors etc. in a high-pressure environment and under strict time pressures
• Proficient using Premier Pro video editing software
• Well-versed across social media platforms, with a strong interest in sport & entertainment, as well as being in touch with youth culture
• Worked across a range of video production output, from short form social edits to longer-form YouTube output, from adverts to branded content
• Experience in production management, for example, running production meetings, scheduling, budgeting and assigning roles and responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills, operates with gravitas and builds stakeholder trust with ease.
• An interest in the Premier League and Women’s Super League
The Employee must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to Chelsea Football Club policies and procedures in particular Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and with regard to the Data Protection Act. The Employee must act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are in their care or attending the Company's premises. The Employee must report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the Safeguarding Lead.
Chelsea Football Club and the Foundation is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups) that are in our care or attending our premises. As a consequence, Chelsea FC may require any successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to working at our premises. Successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening appropriate to the post applied for. The Employee must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relations amongst Employees and customers. The above Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive, the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.
