Background

Senators Sports & Entertainment brings world-class hockey and entertainment to the National Capital Region through premier events and a winning team, on and off the ice. With a sustained culture of excellence and innovation, coupled with an unwavering commitment to outstanding guest and fan experience, Senators Sports & Entertainment is a source of pride and a pillar of leadership in the Ottawa-Gatineau community.

Committed to delivering memorable entertainment experiences, building a strong community, and creating fans for life, Senators Sports & Entertainment strongly values integrity, commitment, innovation, passion and perseverance.

The organization owns and operates the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club, Canadian Tire Centre, and the Belleville Senators. It also operates Ottawa Black Bears lacrosse, manages multi-use Sensplex facilities across the National Capital Region, and works in partnership with the Senators Community Foundation.

Position Summary

The Ottawa Senators are seeking a talented and motivated Video Producer with a passion for storytelling, fast-paced environments and high-quality productions. This role will be part of a dynamic team that is responsible for creating compelling video content utilized for Sens social media channels, Ottawasenators.com, commercial broadcasts, and the In-game show at all Ottawa Senators home games. This person should have strong knowledge of video production and technical skills including, cinematic shooting, editing with a focus on storytelling. The video producer will work as a part of the Digital content Department while collaborating with the Creative, Communications and Game Presentation departments.

Reports to: Director, Digital and Social Media

Responsibilities

• Producing, directing and filming video shoots
• Brainstorming and ideating creative video content
• Editing video content for social media, in-arena broadcast and ottawasenators.com
• Archive Senators video library and responsible for the organization and safety of all digital historical video content
• Assist in the maintenance of the audio and video equipment as well as recommend upgrades as required
• Other duties as required

Essential qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience of video content production in a professional environment, including experience filming live events.
• Ability to create captivating storytelling through video.
• Ability to produce multiple projects from inception to completion in a fast-paced environment. Either independently or as part of a team
• High level of knowledge of professional video cameras and a variety of lighting techniques.
• Ability to create content that aligns to overall organizational brand strategy within the context of multiple platforms.
• Experience setting up and conducting interviews, including scouting and creating sets when needed.
• Constantly develop skills and explore new creative techniques and trends
• Available to travel internationally and work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Able to life 25lbs.

Non-essential Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency of the Adobe CC Suite.
• Bilingual (English & French).
• Strong knowledge of hockey and the overall sports social media landscape.
• Experience or working knowledge of live streaming and live stream technologies.

Why You Should Join The Sens

The opportunity to work for the Ottawa Senators will not only give you the ability to grow your career, but also build strong relationships with the Ottawa-Gatineau community. At Capital Sports and Entertainment (CSE) offers challenging and meaningful work, in a fast-paced environment, providing exciting opportunities and room to develop.

At CSE, we strive to maintain an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace environment where you will work alongside a creative and collaborative team to produce the highest quality content for all Sens fans.

We would like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received will be maintained on file for a period of 6 months and may be referenced for future staffing requirements.

Senators Sports & Entertainment supports the goals of Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability during the recruitment process. Please inform the Human Resources Department at 613-599-0250 if you require disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process.

SSE is committed to building an inclusive process that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.