Cincinnati Reds is hiring: Seasonal Video Content Specialist in Cincinnati

Department: Marketing and Communications

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Cincinnati Reds are seeking a part-time seasonal Video Content Specialist to support the Social Media department in creating entertaining, innovative and timely content that drives engagement and community growth. Employees are expected to follow all Cincinnati Reds policies and procedures, serve as positive role models, and manage their workload effectively. This includes demonstrating flexibility, prioritizing tasks efficiently, and meeting departmental productivity standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree or working towards a degree in video production, film, or related field.
• Experience
  • Experience editing videos in the Adobe Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop).
  • Proven ability in telling effective and captivating stories through video.
  • Experience creating video content for a collegiate or professional sports team.
• Skills
  • Highly skilled in shooting and editing video.
  • Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to collaborate and work effectively as a member of a team.
  • Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Passion for baseball, the Cincinnati Reds, and creating video content.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in video production, film, or related field.
• Experience
  • Background creating content for a collegiate or professional baseball team.
  • Experience in shooting with Sony gear.
• Skills
  • Expert at producing high-impact vertical social videos that drive strong audience engagement.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Work as part of the social media team to brainstorm, develop and produce engaging video content for social platforms. 30%
• Assist Video Content Producer in shooting and editing in-game video footage. 40%
• Proactively develop concepts and edit videos for Reds social media channels, with an emphasis on vertical formats across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. 15%
• Stay up to date with current social media and online video trends to utilize within Reds social media platforms. 5%
• Assist in creating videos for other internal departments as needed. 5%
• Other duties as assigned 5%

Reporting Structure: This role reports directly to: Video Content Producer – Social Media

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for up to four hours while filming games, practices, or events.
• Carry/hold camera equipment up to 15 pounds for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
• Light lifting/carrying to assist with event preparation.
• May be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Cincinnati Reds are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Cincinnati Reds to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, military or veteran status, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The above description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Additional duties, as assigned, may become part of the job function. The duties listed above is, therefore, a partial representation not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.