Video Production Specialist

Video Production /Content Specialist

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ is a professional motor racing club fielding two full-time entries in the NASCAR Cup Series for John Hunter Nemechek and Erik Jones. The Club is based in Statesville, N.C, and co-owned by entrepreneur Maury Gallagher and seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson. NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty “The King” is a Club Ambassador.

Our mission at LEGACY MOTOR CLUB is to create an inclusive environment for auto-racing enthusiasts, celebrate the past and future legacies of our partners and team members, and compete for wins and championships at NASCAR’s elite level.

Overview: The ideal candidate of Video Production Specialist with experience handling all aspects of in-house and at-track video production including producing, editing, shooting, and interacting with partners and agencies of record. The candidate will work together with an in-house graphic designer and social media agency to meet day-to-day content needs. The ideal candidate will be skilled in producing and delivering high-impact videos in addition to providing creative and captivating content for digital and broadcast mediums. NASCAR has a 38-week schedule, travel is required for this position.

Reports to: VP of Communications, and accountability for project completion to the agency of record social media team.

Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a video producer, editor, and creator working in a fast-paced environment with experience or interest in or an understanding of motorsports such as NASCAR, INDYCAR, IMSA, or F1.  Experience in NFL, NBA, PGA, MLB, MLS, NHL, and/or college sports preferred. 

Job Duties:

• Develop fresh and engaging content to support initiatives for social media, network television, YouTube, TikTok, partner announcements as well as other platforms. 
• Capture video content during race weekends, and behind-the-scenes at the race shop.
• Production shoot coverage.
• Shoot and produce b-roll packages to serve as or complement local/regional/national media coverage to include time stamps.
• Quickly and efficiently edit high-quality video for online, in-venue and broadcast distribution.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and adapt to change if necessary.
•  Shoot photography with skilled technical capabilities to capture clear, dynamic photos according to team and partner specifications. 
•  Assist in planning and developing production day shot lists, logistics, equipment planning, set design, etc. 
• Maintain the ability to set up and tear down sets, audio recorders, lighting, and cameras.
• Ability to produce motion graphics and video graphics to complement content and campaigns.
• Implement and maintain footage inventory.
• Support business development needs to create videos for pitches.
• Support partnership services with campaign recap videos and announcements.
• Remain up to date on the latest editing and production skills, software, and trends including motion graphics and animation.
• Maintain working knowledge of camera equipment, production studio equipment, and editing software.
• Provide a portfolio of prior work that supports the above job duties and three (3) work or education-related references.
• Extensive travel on weekends and during the week if necessary.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Three to five years of experience as a video producer, editor and creator working in a fast-paced environment with a history of sports and general creative marketing campaigns.   
• Camera skills with a creative eye and working knowledge of various types of cameras. Must work in cinematic style, mainly DSLR.
• Ability to capture and cleanly key green screen shoots.
• Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite
• Well-developed editing workflow and ability to articulate scope of work timelines to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with color correction and sound design.
• Understanding of trends in sports and entertainment to create relevant content.
• Willingness to work a non-traditional schedule including 25 – 30 race weekends and when necessary, weekday and holiday travel.
• Must be able to lift items up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working within deadlines and abiding by all NASCAR policies and procedures for content capture. 

To apply, please remit the following to [email protected]

• Cover letter – please include salary requirements
• Resume
• One (1) work sample or highlight reel
• Three (3) industry-related references

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