Gondola is hiring: Video Producer in Des Plaines

# Video Producer## •### @RiddellSportsPosted on 12/12/2025•Full-time## Job Description**SUMMARY OF POSITION**Riddell is seeking a **Video Producer** to join our **Marketing Communications (MarCom)** team. This small but dynamic in-house group supports a variety of stakeholders — from Executives and Sales to Product Development, Apparel, and Consumer Products — as well as external partners.The Video Producer will serve as Riddell’s go-to expert for all things video, helping shape the brand’s storytelling across social, digital, and partner platforms. This role requires hands-on production and post-production experience, strong creative instincts, and the ability to manage multiple projects from concept through delivery.We’re looking for a creative, organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about sports — especially football.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** (other duties as assigned)* Produce, shoot, and edit a range of video projects, including social media content, digital content, brand stories, special projects, and internal initiatives.* Edit with an eye for engagement, storytelling, pacing, music selection, and graphic integration – including footage shot by freelancers or external partners.* Manage video project workflows, including edit timelines, stakeholder reviews, feedback incorporation, and final delivery to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.* Participate in and occasionally lead the planning and coordination of production shoots at our production facility, in-office content studio, and on-site with partners/customers.* Conceptualize and pitch original video ideas that align with brand and business priorities.* Set up and operate production equipment (cameras, lighting, audio) to achieve consistent, professional results.* Work closely with teammates across content, creative, and the broader MarCom team to ensure cohesive storytelling and consistent brand voice.* Collaborate with external agency partners or vendors on select video projects—coordinating timelines, creative direction, and deliverables to maintain brand alignment.* Organize and maintain video assets, including archiving, media management, metadata tagging, and supporting internal/external media requests.* Monitor video trends, styles, and best practices across social and digital platforms, adapting ideas to elevate Riddell’s presence.* Stay current with and participate in the football community year-round.* Uphold the Riddell brand guidelines while keeping content fresh and innovative that conveys appropriate messaging to chosen target audiences.* Support general MarCom activities, such as grassroots and industry events, partnership activations, catalog execution, and administration.* Collaborate internally to brainstorm, plan, help manage, and help produce annual content photo/video shoots, including travel to on-site locations.* Develop post-campaign recap reports demonstrating ROI and performance insights.**QUALIFICATIONS**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and responsibility listed above. The job requirements and physical demands listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability to perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.**JOB REQUIREMENTS*** Authorized to work in the U.S.* Bachelor’s degree in Video Production, Film, Marketing, Communications, or related field.* 3-5 years of professional experience producing and editing video content, preferably with an agency, brand, or sports team/league environment.* Strong storytelling skills and a portfolio that demonstrates a range of production and editing styles.* Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, working knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator is a plus.* Experience operating professional video equipment.* Understanding of different content needs across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, and more.* Strong knowledge of the football community at every level, including youth, high school, college, and the NFL.**SKILLS*** Able to work independently and as part of our team.* Proven ability to consistently meet tight deadlines while executing multiple projects at one time.* Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.* Self-starter who can take direction and contribute ideas with a strong attention to detail.* Experience working with project management software (such as Wrike) preferred.* Willingness to contribute outside of core responsibilities to support team/business objectives.* Willingness to travel around 20% of the year, including over weekends.* Interest in working predominately in corporate office environment required.**APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:** Link to Demo Reel or Website is required for consideration.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the notice from the Department of Labor.LocationOn-siteDes Plaines, IllinoisPayPay not disclosedSimilar roles/responsibilitiesProducerVideographerVideo Editor #J-18808-Ljbffr