Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is hiring: Senior Content Creator, Motion & Video

Overview:

Senior Content Creator, Motion & Video - Chicago, Hybrid

Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. And these are the qualities that our global team embodies every day as we pursue one shared bold mission: to ignite the true potential in every athlete.

We know that great people are what makes our brand great. We know that teams who bring a variety of skill sets, experiences and perspectives to challenge the status quo and create game-changing product means we are doing right by the athletes and coaches we serve. And thats why we work with each member of our team to help them dream, discover, grow and realize their own full potential.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players is no small task. We are continually looking to add hard-working, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference and who love to help others win. Join us.

What You'll Do:

We are looking for a talented and creative Senior Content Creator who will work alongside others in the Brand Design Group to plan, shoot, edit, and optimize a wide range of content for the Wilson family of brands. The Senior Content Creator is an expert in social content with a deep understanding of the platforms and what kind of content audiences expect on each. As Content Creator, youll work as part of a creative-minded team to plan, shoot, edit, and design content and tell stories across all of Wilsons business units.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Drives the vision and leads the creative execution for in-house generated moving content (motion, video) in collaboration with the Sport ADs, Marketing Teams, Ecommerce Team, and ECD strategic needs and deliverables.
• Oversees where requested the story and vision behind Tier 1 campaign level or social critical photo shoots.
• In addition to directing the in-house Motion and Video content team, the Senior Content Creator develops scripts, treatments and content franchises for the brand and business unit teams with a very heavy emphasis on content creation for DTC and Social Media (paid & organic).
• Supports Brand Agency in creation of content for brand level initiatives and key moments in time.
• Operates as the in-house guru on moving content, driving innovative, scrappy approaches to content production, creator networks and editing.
• Identify trends and opportunities as they emerge within social media and quickly ideate and present concepts for content that align with our brand look and feel.
• Partner with copywriters and designers to bring ideas to life and ensure were always showing up authentically across all our social channels
• Research and proactively recommend ideas, solutions and new content for the Wilson family of brands
• Utilize photography, videography, design, and platform tools to create a wide range of content including social posts/stories as well as assisting with more in-depth video and photoshoots
• Stay current with whats happening in the world of sport in order to capture real-time and trending moments, editing content quickly and efficiently

What We're Looking For :

This role requires an associate or bachelors degree in a creative field plus at least 5 years of professional experience in a design or content creation role. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. A passion for sports is also a plus!

Other qualifications include:

• A high-quality portfolio displaying a variety of quality social content for internal or external clients. Heavy emphasis on digital and social content creation required.
• Extensive experience leading creative projects with multiple stakeholders
• In-depth understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere Pro, After Effects as well as best practices for all social channels
• Demonstrated ability to create relevant and engaging content across all platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
• Skilled in visual storytelling, videography, and video editing
• Ability to problem solve
• Highly organized with an ability to shift priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills to effectively present information, respond to questions and work with the cross-functional teams
• Proven outstanding ability to work under pressure, be flexible with work hours, prioritize and meet multiple deadlines

What Well Provide

Located in the vibrant, sports-centric city of Chicago, Wilson Sporting Goods Co. global headquarters sits along the lakefront with first-class access to a burgeoning creative, innovative, energetic and active professional community. We offer an open, collaborative, high tech work environment with best in class amenities and perks, including:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Pre-tax transit discounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Volunteering programs
• Team building outings
• Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products
• Smart casual dress (yes, jeans every day!)
• On-site health club
• Summer hours
• Company-sponsored sports leagues/teams
• Fun, active company outings around major sports events

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.