Creative Services Intern

The Menace is looking for a highly motivated individual interested in being a part of the United Soccer League team in Des Moines. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, the ability to multitask, a willingness to learn, and a positive attitude, focusing on leading the development and execution of video and photo content for the Des Moines Menace. In this role, you will work in a creative space for a popular sports organization that operates in an exciting, professional environment. This is a paid, full-time summer position.

Responsibilities

• Design eye-catching materials that promote the Des Moines Menace with printed materials, digital graphics, and video content for social media, broadcast, in-venue entertainment, and communications.
• Collaborate, plan, and executive compelling content that fulfills branding goals, marketing plans, and sponsor activation.
• Coordinate and execute video and photo shoots/projects.
• Stay on top of trends within the video, sports social media, and motion graphics/animations industries.
• Update and maintain asset management and multimedia databases.
• Work Menace home matches in May – August. This includes full-day dedication to game day set up, servicing fans, and post-game tear down.
• Cover club activities including but not limited to matches, training sessions, press conferences, player appearances and events. As available, assist with pre-season events such as Open Cup and spring youth programs. Assist with other in-season events such as summer camps, player appearances, and community events.
• Maintain confidentiality for sensitive club information.
• Other projects and duties as directed by Menace Soccer Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or working towards a degree, in Media Production, Film, Photography, TV is preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of video editing and shooting experience is preferred, with the ability to provide a portfolio of previous work.
• Experience with content management systems.
• Show proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and the Creative Suite.
• Display a high level of competency in all areas of video production, including lighting, sound, motion graphics, color correction, and publishing.
• Ability to be detail oriented, problem solve, and communicate with colleagues in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects at a time with tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Passion for engaging audiences, working with others, storytelling, outside the box thinking and pushing the creative boundaries of sports video content.
• Proven team player who is willing to work flexible hours including long days, nights, and weekends.
• A passion for sports and knowledge of the game of soccer is preferred.

We are 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. As part of the same corporate family as Krause Group, all Menace associates are expected to uphold the company's values: Passion, Integrity, Teamwork, Caring and Excellence.

*Please Include Cover Letter and Portfolio