Job Description
Position: Video Content Producer – Full Time/Exempt Department: Marketing
Reports to: Director, Content and Creative
Location: Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ)
Format: In-person
Cardinals Organizational Summary The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home.
As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League. Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community. We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community.
If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what’s happening here.
Job Summary The Arizona Cardinals are looking for a skilled Video Content Producer with strong storytelling instincts, an eye for cinematic composition, and the ability to execute high-quality video projects from pre-production through post. This role will serve as a key content creator across game coverage, feature storytelling, and branded series-supporting social, digital, and linear platforms.
The ideal candidate will bring a balanced mix of production expertise and editing proficiency, capable of both following a vision and bringing new ideas to the table. This is a hands-on role built for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with a passion for football and a deep understanding of compelling visual narratives. This position is tiered above a standard producer in terms of expected autonomy and execution quality, with room for creative leadership but without direct personnel management responsibilities.
Primary Job Duties The Video Content Producer role will have the daily responsibilities including, without limitation, to the following:
- Lead the execution of video shoots including camera operation, lighting, and audio for a wide range of content (e.g., practice, pressers, studio shoots, features, sitdown interviews, community events, and game day coverage).
- Edit long-form and short-form content for digital and broadcast channels, ensuring alignment with the Cardinals’ creative standards and brand voice.
- Assist in the production of episodic content series and shoulder programming (e.g., Flight Plan, Cardinals Overtime, Game Plan).
- Capture and deliver high-quality footage on game day including mic’d up features, cinematic reels, and behind-the-scenes access.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with the social, design, motion, and marketing teams to support campaign goals and content initiatives.
- Take ownership of assigned projects from ideation through delivery, balancing creative vision with project timelines.
- Maintain best practices for file management, data backup, and organization within our content systems.
- Support live production needs including multi-cam shoots and studio setups when needed.
- Contribute to post-mortem content evaluations, staying current with trends in editing, camera tech, and visual storytelling.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements - Education: A bachelor’s degree in film, communications, journalism, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience: At least three (3) years of professional experience in video production, preferably in sports or entertainment.
- Strong shooting and lighting experience with broadcast-quality cameras (ARRI, Sony, Canon, or equivalent)
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; working knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop, and other Creative Suite programs is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to produce compelling short-form and long-form content under tight deadlines
- Experience working on branded content, docu-style storytelling, or episodic video series
- Understanding of production workflows, file formats, and compression best practices
- Working knowledge of football is preferred, with a willingness to grow in the sport
- Ability to take creative direction and apply feedback constructively
- Reliability, communication, and strong collaboration skills are essential
- Must be available to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as needed
- Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check
Cardinals Benefits/Perks Summary The Arizona Cardinals Football Club has developed a comprehensive benefits package that provides economic and inclusive benefits to full-time employees. The Cardinals benefits offer care, protection, and support for employees and their loved ones. The Cardinals organization encourages an environment that is conducive to living a healthy, productive, and flexible lifestyle.
Benefits And Perks Include, But Are Not Limited To - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire
- 401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution
- Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals)
- Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays
- Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement
- MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options
- Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia
- Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Daily free lunch
- Complimentary season tickets
- Subsidized gym memberships
The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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